Items Accepted in the Blue Bin (Recycling)
- Five Items That Always Go in Recycling.
- Glass. Bottles, jars (lids on)
- Rigid Plastics. Food jars, tubs (lids on)
- Soft, Stretchy Plastics. Grocery/retail shopping bags.
- Metal. Aluminum/steel food & beverage cans.
- Paper*
- Paper Containers.
- Cardboard.
What should not be put in a blue bin?
Items not to put in your blue bin
- black plastic.
- personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks, gloves.
- nappies, wipes or tissues.
- wrappers and packets.
- pouches and tubes.
- polystyrene and bubble wrap.
- plastic wrap, film or carrier bags.
What do we throw in the blue bin?
Food tins, pet food tins and drinks cans (rinsed) Paper, ( including magazines, unwanted mail, greetings card, shredded paper, catalogues) Plastic bottles (for example, fizzy drink bottles, milk bottles, water bottles, detergent bottles, toiletry bottles – please remove lids and put them in the blue bin separately)
What can not be thrown in blue bin *?
These items cannot go in your blue bin:
- Plastic carrier bags.
- Black sacks.
- Plastic trays (microwavable)
- Cling film.
- Bubble wrap.
- Polystyrene.
- Styrofoam.
- Plastic film and wrapping from packages.
Which are the items disposed in Blue Colour bins?
In municipalities, Blue coloured bins are used for collecting materials that are recyclable. The recyclable materials include paper- newspaper, magazines, etc., cardboard, food tins, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tetra pack packaging, etc.
What is one thing you Cannot put in recycling bins?
You should not recycle packaging that contains dangerous products — or in other words, products that are ignitable, corrosive, or toxic. Examples include oil paint, motor oil, fuel, poisons, or medical waste. If these items are empty, and all you have left is the packaging, then throw the packaging in the trash.
Can deodorant cans go in blue bin?
If it is completely empty, your aerosol can may go into the normal recycling for cans/tins. Aerosol cans that are either partially or completely full need to be separated from your other recyclables and general waste as they are considered hazardous waste.
Can I throw clothes in the bin?
Don’t throw unwanted clothes in the bin
First things first, if you have to get rid of your clothes, don’t throw them in the bin. Discarded clothes sit in landfill, can take years to biodegrade and then contribute to toxic air pollution[1].
What type of waste is dumped in blue bins?
Blue dustbins are meant for disposal of plastic wrappers and non-bioderadable wastes. 3. Yellow dustbins are meant for papers and glass bottles.
Can I put clothes in the recycling bin?
Clothes or shoes should not be placed into your recycling bin, instead bring them to charity shops or dedicated clothes banks for recycling.
Which of the following can be collected in blue bins?
Blue coloured bins are used for collecting materials that are recyclable. The recyclable materials include paper- newspaper, magazines, etc., cardboard, food tins, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tetra pack packaging, etc. Was this answer helpful?
Can I put glass in my blue bin?
Things that can go in your blue bin
Empty aerosols (deodorant cans, furniture polish) Food tins and drink cans. Glass bottles and jars.
Can you put books in blue bin?
Books cannot usually be recycled at kerbside along with other paper recycling because of the glue that’s used to bind them. However, unwanted books can be recycled at some recycling centres. They can also be passed on to someone else or donated to a charity shop – find your nearest reuse and recycling location below.
Can you put metal in blue bin?
Don’t forget that all metal packaging can be recycled! So as well as food and drinks cans, items like sweet tins, cake tins, foil trays, aluminium wrapping foil and pet food tins can all be put in your blue recycling bin.
Which is not recyclable material?
Non–recyclable paper – wrapping paper that is laminated or contains foreign materials such as foil-coatings or glitter, photographic film, microwave containers, hardcover books, frozen food boxes, thermal fax paper, carbon paper, blueprints, aluminum foil boxes and binders.
What are 5 things that Cannot be recycled?
Non-recyclable items
- Garbage.
- Food waste.
- Food-tainted items (such as: used paper plates or boxes, paper towels, or paper napkins)
- Ceramics and kitchenware.
- Windows and mirrors.
- Plastic wrap.
- Packing peanuts and bubble wrap.
- Wax boxes.
What happens if I put non recyclables in the recycling?
Non-recyclable materials can cause the equipment to jam up or break down. Items such as plastic bags, hoses, wire hangers and string lights can work their way into the belts and joints of the machinery. Even things like small pieces of broken glass can cause danger as our employees have to hand-pick them.
Can you put shredded paper in the recycling bin?
Do not put shredded paper in with recycling – it causes problems at the sorting plant, and the value of shredded paper is reduced due to the shortened fibre length.
Can you put clothes hangers in blue bin?
Please don’t put metal, plastic or wooden coat hangers into the blue bin for recycling. Some charity shops may take unwanted coat hangers.
Can you put a frying pan in the blue bin?
Unlike other materials like papers, you have to separate your frying pans. Due to this, you can’t put them in your usual recycling bin. It would be best if you get a metal collection bin. This would serve as a place to put all your metal scraps, including your frying pans.
Can you put cleaning products in the bin?
Just ensure that the products you are donating are safe for regular use and are not expired. If you cannot find someone to donate your old cleaning products to then you have no choice but to throw them away. In normal circumstances, cleaning products, much like any other product, can be thrown out in the trash.