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How to use your four bins

What goes in which bin? Find out more here!

 

Mixed Recycling (Yellow Bin)

Find out what paper, cardboard, plastics and metal items to put in your yellow recycling bin.

Rubbish (Red Bin)

Find out what waste items to place in your red rubbish bin.

Food & Garden (Light Green Bin)

Find out what food and garden waste items to put in your green recycling bin.

Glass (Purple Bin)

Find out what glass items to put in your purple recycling bin.
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