To recycle, or not to recycle (and how) - an A-Z guide
Find alphabetically listed below details for common household waste on which bin it belongs in, tips for recycling, where to recycle hard to recycle items, and why you should recycle!!
Can't find the item your looking for? Check out WasteAware or RecycleNow for more materials and places to recycle.
Wallpaper
Wall paper belongs in your REFUSE bin.
Examples: New or used wall paper belong in your refuse bin.
Wet wipes
Wet wipes belong in your REFUSE bin.
Examples: Baby wipes, make-up wipes, and anti-bacterial cleaning wipes.
Please Remember: Don’t believe the wipe!! Wet wipes are made of plastics, so cannot be flushed down your toilet, even the ones that say ‘flushable’, as none have passed industry water tests. The wet wipe packets must also go in your refuse bin. However, wipes and their packaging can be recycled with TerraCycle in some areas, so please store them up to recycle them this way if possible.
Hints and Tips: Why not try reusable wipes, washable wipes, in particular for makeup and cleaning!!
Fact: The 11 billion wipes used in the UK each year are behind 93% of blockages in UK sewers and are even changing the shape of our rivers as they pile up on beds and banks. Clearing these blockages costs tax payers thousands of pounds per year.
Window glass
Window glass belongs in your REFUSE bin.
Please Remember: If the glass is broken, please put it in a bag, box, or wrap it to prevent it becoming a hazard.
Wrapping paper (containing foil and glitter)
Wrapping paper containing foil, plastic, or glitter belongs in your REFUSE bin.
Please Remember: If the paper bounces back after being scrunched, it cannot be recycled.
Hints and Tips: Why not try plain wrapping paper, or even better, fabric wraps and reusable bags.
Fact: Every Christmas, it is estimated that we throw away over 108 million rolls of wrapping paper in the UK. That’s enough to cover over 11,000 football pitches.
Check out Recycle Now for more information on which paper is and isn't recyclable.
Wrapping paper (plain)
Plain wrapping paper (free from plastic or foil) belongs with your RECYCLING.
Please Remember: If the paper bounces back after being scrunched, it cannot be recycled, so please put it in your refuse bin.
Hints and Tips: Why not try plain wrapping paper, or even better, fabric wraps and reusable bags.
Fact: Every Christmas, it is estimated that we throw away over 108 million rolls of wrapping paper in the UK. That’s enough to cover over 11,000 football pitches.
Check out Recycle Now for more information on which paper is and isn't recyclable.