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What you can recycle

​Find out what you can recycle and where to recycle things that can’t go in your recycling bin.

What you can put in your recycling bin

You can use your recycling bin to dispose of paper, metal, glass and plastic.

What you can put in your food waste bin

​If you live in a house, or a flat in a converted house, you can recycle your food waste using your silver food waste bin.

Home composting

Find out the benefits of composting and order a compost bin.

Textile recycling

Find out where in the borough you can recycle your unwanted clothes and textiles.

Recycling small electricals and mobile phones

Electricals are classified as hazardous waste as they can contain toxic components and should be disposed of separately from ordinary waste.

Computer and ink cartridge reuse and recycling

Find out what to do with unwanted computers, computer parts, printers and toners.

Light bulb recycling

Find out where to recycle light bulbs in the borough.

Battery recycling

Find out how to dispose of batteries safely.

Junk mail

There are a few things you can do to get less unwanted mail.

How to reduce your plastic waste

Find out how you can reduce the plastic waste you produce.