A to Z of waste and recycling items

If you're unsure how to deal with a particular household item or material, look it up in the below A to Z index.

If an item says:

• recyclable item - you should place the item in your green wheelie bin, green communal recycling bin or green recycling sack (depending on the type of property you live in).
• food and garden waste - you should place the item in your brown wheelie bin or communal food waste bin (food items only).
• non-recyclable refuse - you should place the item in your black wheelie bin, communal refuse bin or general refuse sacks.

Other items may be suitable for a large item collection or disposing of at a local waste and recycling centre.

For further details and guidance, see our Household rubbish and recycling pages.

This is for residential waste only. Businesses and landlords must use trade waste contractors.

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