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What can I put in my recycling bin Charnwood?

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What can I put in my recycling bin Charnwood?

Green recycling bin

  • Empty, rinse and dry all bottles, jars and containers and place lids back on.
  • Flatten cardboard* and cartons – keep it dry.
  • Place lids back on all bottles, jars and cartons.
  • Items should go in loose.
  • All packaging should be empty.

How do I order a new black bin from Charnwood Council?

Order a bin for a property Alternatively, please call 01509 634563 or email [email protected] to order your bin. Please note: It will take up to five working days for bins to be delivered.

What Colour bin is for what?

your blue bin is for recyclable waste. your brown bin is for garden waste and food waste. your green or grey bin is for non-recyclable waste.

How do I get a new bin from Wealden?

How do I order a replacement bin? You can do this via our online form on My Wealden for a replacement bin or by calling us on 01323 443322.

Can you recycle polystyrene Charnwood?

What plastics does Charnwood accept? Currently residents can recycle plastic items which display the following logos, but please note that large blocks of polystyrene cannot be accepted.

Can black plastic seed trays be recycled?

Since they’re dyed with carbon inks that can’t easily be broken down, black plastic pots are non-recyclable. That makes them a single-use plastic, which takes around 450 years to decompose. That’s where Marie Chieppo, Principal at EcoPlants Plans, and participant in the MOBOT program comes in.

Are Charnwood tips open?

Current opening hours; 9.00am to 7.00pm in the summer and 9.00am to 4.00pm in the winter. Mountsorrel and Shepshed closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Loughborough closed on Thursdays and Fridays. . No vans/trailers can tip without a permit.

What are the Colours of recycle bins?

The colours used for the different types of recycling and waste bins can vary from business to business, however these are the colours commonly used:

  • BLUE: Paper and cardboard.
  • GREEN: Glass bottles and jars.
  • RED – Plastic bottles and packaging.
  • GREY or BLACK –Tins and cans.

How do I contact the Wealden Council?

You can also contact us by email [email protected] or by telephone; 01323 443322.

What goes in recycling bin in Wealden?

Recycling Bin – clean, dry and loose

  • Glass bottles and jars.
  • Cardboard.
  • Paper.
  • Food tins and drink cans.
  • Aluminium foil.
  • Aerosol cans.
  • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, bags.

Can you put polystyrene in general waste bin?

Polystyrene is a type of plastic which is not commonly recycled and should be placed in the waste bin.