A to Z of rubbish and recycling

Egg boxes

• Before recycling, fold and crush
• Place egg boxes in your grey recycling bin
• For shared recycling facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bin
• They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip

Egg shells

• Eggs shells are not currently recycled
• However, they can be composted in your home compost bin. Residents can order a discounted compost bin online

Electrical appliances (large) – washing machines, dish washers etc

• Large electrical appliances can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip
• Also see our web page for collection of special or bulky items. There is a charge for this service. Charges vary depending on the size, type or quantity of bulky waste. For further information or to arrange a collection please contact Envirolink on 0345 2000 103.

Electrical appliances (small)

• Small electricals such as toasters, hairdryers, phones, and chargers can be recycled in the electrical collection boxes around the borough.

Envelopes

• Place paper envelopes in the grey recycling bin
• For window envelopes, tear out the cellophane window first as this cannot be recycled. Cellophane goes in your general waste bin and the paper part of the envelope in the grey recycling bin
• For shared facilities, place them in the mixed recycling bins
• They can also be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centre/tip