Where it goes
Clean: often yellow; dirty or local exception: another route
Preparation step by step
- Remove or empty contents without wasting large amounts of water.
- Separate easily removable parts when they have another route.
- Secure sharp, dusty or leaking parts.
- Check local schedules and rules for recycling-centre, bulky or exception routes.
Why bin colour is not always enough
Councils may differ on difficult waste streams. The result is a starting point and local rules take precedence.
Check locally: collection frequency, recycling-centre limits, required packaging and rules for hazardous residues.