Waste categories

Move from a bin category to concrete examples, exceptions and the next step.

Paper

Paper

Paper packaging and common non-paper lookalikes.

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Glass packaging

Glass packaging

Bottles and jars, plus glassware exceptions.

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Metals and plastics

Metals and plastics

Packaging made of metal, plastic and composite materials.

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Food and garden waste

Food and garden waste

Kitchen and garden waste without ordinary plastic bags.

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General waste

General waste

Items with no safe separate household route.

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E-waste

E-waste

Anything with a plug, battery or electronics.

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Textiles

Textiles

Reuse and separate textile collection.

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Construction waste

Construction waste

Rubble, paint and insulation outside household bins.

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Medicines and medical waste

Medicines and medical waste

Take-back points and safe sharps handling.

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Bulky waste

Bulky waste

Furniture, mattresses and scheduled collections.

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Special waste

Special waste

Batteries, oils, aerosols and other dedicated routes.

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