What can I put in my recycle bin?

These items can go in your recycling bin, as long as they’re clean and dry.

  • Plastic Bottles & Containers. Clean and dry containers, then put the cap back on before tossing in the bin.
  • Food & Beverage Cans.
  • Paper.
  • Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard.
  • Food & Beverage Containers.
  • Glass Bottles & Containers.

What can you put in a blue recycling bin?

You should only use your blue recycling bin for:

  • cardboard.
  • cartons (fruit juice cartons, milk cartons, Tetra Pak)
  • food tins and drinks cans.
  • mixed glass, bottles and jars (lids and tops can be either left on or off)
  • mixed paper.
  • plastic bottles (lids and tops can be either left on or off)

How do I get a bigger green bin Hampshire?

If you are a household of six or more, or there is a resident with additional medical needs that produces non-clinical refuse then you may be eligible to purchase an additional 140 litre bin. All bins are the resident’s property and responsibility so please guard from theft, damage or loss.

Can you put bubble wrap in the black bin?

Bubble wrap can be recycled alongside other plastic films, like plastic bags, at designated recycling bins. These bins are typically advertised for plastic bag recycling and can be found at most grocery stores.

What things can not be recycled?

Non-recyclable items

  • Garbage.
  • Food waste.
  • Food-tainted items (such as: used paper plates or boxes, paper towels, or paper napkins)
  • Ceramics and kitchenware.
  • Windows and mirrors.
  • Plastic wrap.
  • Packing peanuts and bubble wrap.
  • Wax boxes.

What happens if you put the wrong thing in the recycling bin?

If you put the wrong items in your recycling bin, they will be sent for disposal and will not be recycled. Sometimes things like nappies and food waste could actually spoil the rest of the recyclables and mean a whole load may need to be disposed of. The label on the packaging says it’s recyclable.

What goes in the red recycling bin?

As a general rule, red recycling bins are used for plastics, although many councils will allow you to collect plastics in your ‘dry’ recycling bin, whatever colour it may be. If you have a red recycling container, you can use it for the following: Plastic bottles. Food trays / plastic punnets.

How many Litres are wheelie bins?

The standard wheelie bin size is 180-litres, although families of six and more can request a 240-litre receptacle from their local authority. In addition to your household waste bin, you’ll receive a recycling bin and, if you sign up for the subscription, a garden waste bin.

What bins go out Hampshire?

East Hampshire District Council operates alternate-weekly kerbside recycling (black bin) and waste (green bin) collections. This means that rubbish is collected one week and recycling the next. Glass is collected from homes every four weeks. You can find your bin collection day by checking your online calendar.

Can I put clothes in the recycling bin?

Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general or recycling bin.