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
Recyclable items | Non- Recyclable items | Things we won’t take |
We will take these items in your silver recycling bin or clear recycling bags: | These things need to go in your black bin or pink bags: | These things can’t go in either bin and must be taken to your local tip: |
Cardboard | Nappies | Car batteries |
Paper | Sanitary products | Pillows and duvets |
Plastic bottles | Food waste | Household batteries |
Glass bottles | Fruit and veg | Engine oil |
Drinks Cans | Toys | Wood |
Cartons | Glass sheets and panes | Building materials |
Food tins | Polystyrene | CDs |
Yoghurt Pots | Crockery | Videos |
Aerosol cans | Crisp packets | Cassette tapes |
Foil | Pet food pouches | Lightbulbs |
Newspapers | Cling film | Electrical items |
Envelopes | Ashes | Garden toys |
Magazines | Coathangers | |
Foil trays | Plastic bags | |
Books | Clothes / Textiles | |
Jars | Paint tins (empty) | |
Margarine Tubs | ||
·Egg boxes | ||
Pet food tins |
To Help you if you use this guide to help with Plastics classification we will endeavour to get a better more comprehensive guide
