What can go in my household bins

Paper, card and cardboard recycling

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Paper, card and cardboard recycling

Please use your blue bin for paper, card and cardboard only. 

What we accept:

  • paper, shredded paper, newspapers, magazines and envelopes
  • phone books and catalogues
  • greetings cards - remove any ribbons or decorations
  • cereal boxes and other card products
  • all corrugated cardboard

Please flatten items where possible and always place them in loosely as we cannot accept any type of plastic bag in the blue bin.

What we cannot accept:

  • tissues, napkins or kitchen towel
  • padded envelopes or wallpaper
  • dirty takeaway boxes with food or oil such as pizza boxes
  • hardback books or disposable cups
  • plastic bags

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