Wash, Squash, Recycle

Make sure you put your waste in the right bin. Putting the wrong things in the wrong bins can contaminate all of the ‘good’ recycling you and your neighbours have collected wasting all of your hard work. Plastic bags of any kind should never be placed in your blue bin or clear sack –this is for loose recycling only. Use the guide below to help you get your recycling right or visit Middlesbrough. gov.uk/recycling for guidance on specific items.

What do I put in my blue lid bin?

Please place items loose (unbagged) in your blue lid recycling bin: cartons food tins & drink cans plastic food containers & bottles mixed glass bottles & jars newspapers & magazines paper & cardboard

Please use your black refuse bin for these items: plastic film, wrapping, carrier bags, black sacks, sweet wrappers or crisp packets

1 2 3 food waste takeaway pizza boxes takeaway food containers textiles nappies

If you have any questions, or you are unsure about any aspect of the service, visit middlesbrough.gov.uk/recycling or telephone 01642 726001