The list below is a general guide. Please check with your chosen local recycling service what can and can't be recycled.

✅ Yes Please

  • Biscuit packets (outer wrapper only)
  • Bread bags (without the tie)
  • Bubble wrap (large sheets, puncture & cut into A4)
  • Cat and dog food pouches (clean & dry)
  • Cereal box liners
  • Chip & cracker packets (silver lined)
  • Chocolate/snack wrappers
  • Cling film (non-PVC)
  • Confectionery bags
  • Document sleeves (remove strip)
  • Dry pet food bags
  • Fresh/frozen produce bags
  • Green woven polypropylene bags
  • Ice cream wrappers
  • Meat packaging (rinse & dry)
  • Netting produce bags (no metal clips)
  • Newspaper & magazine wrap
  • Pasta/rice bags (cut to A3 size)
  • Plastic postage satchels
  • Plastic carrier bags
  • Plastic film wrap
  • Plastic sachets
  • Potting mix/compost bags (clean & cut)
  • Snap lock bags
  • Clear wine/water bladders
  • Plastic must be empty and dry.
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    🚫 No Thanks

    • Plastic bottles or containers
    • Rigid plastics (meat trays, punnets)
    • Adhesive tape
    • Balloons
    • Biodegradable plastics
    • Black garbage bags
    • Blister packs
    • Inflatable toys (PVC)
    • Bread bag tags
    • Cooler bags
    • Disposable gloves
    • Drinking straws
    • Film negatives / x-rays
    • Foam / polystyrene
    • Foil or Alfoil
    • Food waste
    • Glass
    • Laminated materials
    • Medical waste
    • Paper or cardboard
    • Plastic strapping
    • PVC of any kind
    • Rope or rubber
    • Tin cans
    • Wet plastics
    • Foil-layered bladders
    • Wrapping paper, ribbons or bows

    Recycle Now: For recycling guidelines in your area, always check locally with Recycle Now.