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A - Z of recycling, waste and materials

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11. U - Z

V

Vegware (compostable cups and utensils)

Compost these in your home composter or place them in your black bin. Please do not put them in your food waste bin (if you have a food waste collection).


 

W

Wallpaper (used or unused)

Place this in your black bin.

Washing detergent boxes (card)

Recycle these in your green bin.

Washing detergent boxes (plastic)

Recycle these in your green bin.

Washing detergent bottles

Recycle these in your green bin.

Washing-up gloves

Place these in your black bin.

Washing-up liquid bottles

Recycle these in your green bin.

Washing-up sponges/cloths/brushes

Place these in your black bin.

Water filters

Place these in your black bin unless you can find a return scheme (check online).

Wet paper/card

Place these in your black bin.

Wet wipes

Place these in your black bin.

Wet wipe packets

Place these in your black bin.

Wood

Take these to a recycling centre.

Wrapping paper (all types except brown paper)

Place this in your black bin.


 

Y

Yellow pages

Recycle this in your green bin.

Yoghurt pots

Recycle these in your green bin.

Yoghurt pot lids

Take these to a supermarket collection point or place them in your black bin.

 

 

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Last updated 1 February 2023