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Green bag is our kerbside recycling collection service for plastic and card. We supply one bag for plastics and one bag for cardboard. Please do not mix plastic and card in the same bag. If you would like additional recycling bags to recycle more of your waste, please contact us.

Please check your recycling calendar for collection dates. Your calendar will only show Green bag recycling if we collect from your area .

Please place your bags out at the kerbside before 7am as we cannot return if you miss us.

You may wish to mark your property name or number on your bags to ensure safe return.

What can I recycle in my green bags?

Plastics Cardboard
  • Bottles
  • Tubs, Yoghurt pots
  • Food trays, Containers
  • Plant pots
  • Other recyclable plastics

Please flatten where possible and place all plastics in one green bag.

Sorry - NO polystyrene, bubble wrap, plastic bags or clingfilm.

  • Packaging boxes
  • Cereal boxes
  • Cardboard egg cartons
  • Food sleeves and boxes
  • Toilet and kitchen roll tubes 

Please flatten and place all cardboard in one green bag. Larger items can go beside your recycling bag.

Sorry - NO juice or milk cartons (tetra pak).

Remember:

  • Please don't mix your plastic and card
  • Please don't place anything in plastic carrier bags.
  • Please wash and squash where possible.
  • You can also recycle plastics and cardboard at most recycling points.

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