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.