Estates

recycle

Common wastes

Bin What should go in this bin What happens to the waste
Mixed Recycling - Green Sack / green-lidded wheelie bin
  • Paper
  • Card
  • Plastics such as packaging and food containers
  • Tins and cans
  • Carrier bags
  • Aluminium trays and tin foil
  • Tetra-paks
 All mixed recycling is collected by Viridor and processed at the Mixed Recycling Facility in Hersden.
Mixed Glass Recycling
  • Glass jars
  • Glass bottles
 All mixed glass recycling is collected by Viridor and processed at the Mixed Recycling Facility in Hersden.
General Waste - Black sack / black-lidded wheelie bin
  • Food waste
  • Polystyrene
  • Cling film
 All general waste is collected by Viridor and incinerated at the Energy Recovery Facility in Colnbrook.

 

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Last Updated: 08/06/2018