Recycling Helper
Waste Recycling in SKDC area
Currently, SKDC cannot recycle approx 34% of the waste in the grey bins to reduce this so we can recycle more here is a list of what is currently accepted and in which bin for roadside collections ( Grey and Black bins) for Garden waste can be taken to the tip or you can get a green bin from SKDC Details are at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/greenbin
Grey Bin |
Purple Lidded |
Green Bin |
Black Bin |
Take to Tip |
CLEAN, DRY and LOOSE Squash Cans and plastic Bottles | Paper and Cardboard ONLY DRY CLEAN NO BOOKS
| NO BAGS Take additional waste to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) | NON-RECYCLABLE ITEMS No electricals | These things can’t go in any bin and must be taken to your local tip: |
| Plastic bottles Glass bottles Jars Cartons Aerosol cans Foil Foil trays Pet food tins Food tins Drinks Cans Margarine Tubs Meat Trays | Cardboard dry clean Paper Newspapers Envelopes Magazines Egg boxes | Hedge trimmings /cuttings Grass Cuttings Flowers and Plants Leaves and Bark Twigs and branches | Nappies Sanitary products Glass sheets and panes Pet food pouches Cling film Paint tins (empty) | Car batteries Pillows and duvets Household batteries Engine oil Wood Building materials CDs /DVDs Bluerays Videos, Lightbulbs Electrical items |
NO THANKS |
NO THANKS |
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Grey Bin |
Purple Lidded |
Green Bin |
Black Bin |
Take to Tip |
| Please follow our recycling guidelines for Lincolnshire rather than the recycling symbols on the packaging | ||||
| Section 46 notice - LEGAL NOTICE – In accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 46, South Kesteven District Council gives notice that from February 5th 2024 you must not put paper and card into your mixed dry recycling (Silver) bin. All waste must be presented inside the appropriate bin for collection. Failure to do so may result in your bin not being collected and/or other enforcement action. | ||||
To Help you if you use this guide to help with Plastics classification we will endeavour to get a better more comprehensive guide
