What can go in my household bins

Plastic, metal and containers recycling

Check your bin collection days


Plastic, metal and containers recycling

Please use your green bin for recycling plastic containers, metals and cartons.

What we accept:

  • clean plastic bottles
  • clean plastic pots, tubs and trays
  • clean cans and tins (including lids)
  • empty aerosols
  • clean food and drink cartons
  • clean aluminium food trays

Please ensure all items are clean and dry

What we cannot accept:

  • dirty and bagged recycling
  • containers with food or residues of food waste (everything must be clean for recycling)
  • plastic bags
  • plastic film
  • polystyrene
  • bubble wrap

Plastic bags and film cannot be recycled in your household bins however can be recycled in many locations across Scotland, find out where on the Recycle Now website.

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