General waste

All these things can go in your general waste bin:

• Plastic pots, trays and tubs
• Plastic packaging
• Plastic bags
• Polystyrene
• Food and drink pouches
• Plant pots
• Pet waste
• Cotton wool and make up pads
• Nappies and sanitary products
• Tissues and used paper towels
• Wet wipes
• Wallpaper

Do not put the following items in your general waste bin:

• Batteries
• Clothes and textiles
• Electrical items

Your general waste does not go to landfill, it is used to make electricity.

You can take general waste to a recycling centre