How to sort correctly
Waste Sorting Guide
Glass
Green containerJust empty out liquids — no need to wash or peel labels.
✓ PUT IN
- Glass bottles
- Jars (no lids)
- Glass food jars
- Perfume & cosmetic bottles
✕ KEEP OUT
- Mirrors
- Ceramics, porcelain
- Light bulbs
- Window & car glass
Paper & cardboard
Blue containerPaper must be dry — flatten the boxes.
✓ PUT IN
- Cardboard boxes
- Paper bags
- Paper food packaging
- Envelopes, wrapping paper
✕ KEEP OUT
- Nappies, tissues
- Toilet paper
- Greasy paper
- Wallpaper
Plastic & metal
Yellow containerEmpty and put the cap back on — no rinsing needed.
✓ PUT IN
- Plastic bottles & packaging
- Bags
- Cartons (milk, juice)
- Cans, lids
✕ KEEP OUT
- Toys, household items
- Electronics
- Paint & oil containers
- Hygiene products
General waste
Grey containerOnly what can't be recycled or sorted.
✓ PUT IN
- Cigarette butts
- Hygiene waste, nappies
- Greasy paper
- Broken items & toys
✕ KEEP OUT
- Clean packaging (sort it!)
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics, batteries
Hazardous waste
Take to bulky-waste collection sites only — do not sort:
- Household chemicals
- Paints, varnishes, solvents
- Batteries, electronics
- Tyres
- Oils & filters
- Construction waste
