Which bin does it go in?
Type an item — a pizza box, a milk bottle, an old laptop — and we'll tell you the right bin, with a quick tip to keep your recycling clean.
General guidance for WasteLogic streams — what's accepted can vary by site and service setup, so follow your WasteLogic signage or ask us if you're unsure. When in doubt, keep it out of recycling to avoid contamination.
A simple guide to each WasteLogic stream.
Not sure where something goes? Here are the everyday items that belong in each bin, and the common mistakes that cause contamination.
General waste
Everyday rubbish that can't be recycled: soft plastics and plastic film, polystyrene, food-soiled packaging, paper towels and tissues, nappies, broken crockery and general non-recyclables.
Mixed recycling
Clean, empty and dry: cans and tins, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and rigid containers, and clean paper. A quick rinse keeps the whole load clean.
Cardboard
Flattened clean cardboard and paper packaging: boxes, cartons and sleeves. Keep it dry and grease-free — a clean pizza box lid is fine, an oily base is not.
E-waste
Anything with a plug, battery or circuit board: laptops, monitors, phones, printers, cables and small appliances. These never go in general waste — they're collected separately.
Common contamination mistakes
- Soft plastics in recycling — bread bags, wrap and bubble wrap belong in general waste, not the mixed-recycling bin.
- Greasy or food-soiled cardboard — the soiled part goes to general waste; tear off and recycle the clean rest.
- Full or partly full containers — empty and rinse bottles, jars and cans first.
- Batteries and e-waste in any bin — keep them separate; they're a fire risk and need proper recovery.
Getting these right is what keeps your diversion data accurate. For stream-by-stream detail, see general waste, mixed recycling, cardboard and e-waste.
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