What plastic can be recycled in Edinburgh?

What plastic can be recycled in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh: Edinburgh’s kerbside recycling accepts plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. For East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian place bottles into your kerbside collection box or bin (See KERBSIDE RECYCLING). They can also be taken to Household Waste Recycling Centres in all areas.

What is recyclable Edinburgh?

Edinburgh City Council: What goes in what bin? Green bin – Tins, cans, paper, cardboard, envelopes, shredded paper, plastic bottles and bottle tops, pots, tubs and trays- put the items in loose, do not use plastic or black bags. A garden waste kerbside collection is available 92% of households. …

How do I dispose of polystyrene Edinburgh?

Disposal: if you do not have a reuse route place in General Waste bin (grey lid) or in black bags and place by bins. If expecting a large delivery containing large quantities of polystyrene contact Waste Office to arrange an uplift.

What bin does polystyrene go in Edinburgh?

Household recycling collection No thank you, expanded polystyrene – including take-away food containers – isn’t commonly recycled and should be placed in the general bin.

What is a grey bin used for?

Grey bin. Grey bins are collected from every household. Use this bin for general waste that is unsuitable for recycling or composting.

Can you recycle pizza boxes Edinburgh?

Recycling – Pizza boxes We cannot accept food contaminated containers such as pizza boxes in your blue bin for recycling. Pizza boxes with food residue such as oil, cheese, toppings or sauces should be placed in your grey bin for disposal.

How do you dispose of a toaster in Edinburgh?

can be taken to the Community Recycling Centres. See COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRES. The Special Uplift Service in Edinburgh can be used to recycle electrical items if you are unable to take them to one of the Community Recycling Centres. There is likely to be a charge for this service.

What goes in red bin Edinburgh?

Red box: mixed recycling

• paper and unwanted mail.
• cardboard.
• clean plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.
• clean cans, tins, foil and empty aerosols.
• envelopes.

Is polystyrene recyclable Scotland?

polystyrene – this cannot be recycled at the present time and should go into your grey lidded general waste wheeled bin.

Can I put polystyrene in recycle bin?

Polystyrene is a type of plastic which is not commonly recycled. Expanded polystyrene should be placed in the waste bin. Polystyrene is also sometimes used for other food packaging like multi-pack yoghurts. Some local authorities accept it in recycling collections although it is unlikely to actually be recycled.

What is black bin used for?

Your black wheelie bin is for household rubbish that cannot be recycled. The less you put in here, the less goes to landfill. Your black bin is collected every other week with your small green food waste bin.