Residents on the Alton Estate take the Recycle Right challenge

Residents on the Alton Estate take the Recycle Right challenge

We’re making it easier to Recycle Right, highlighting common items that can be recycled but are put in with household rubbish.

Residents of all ages, on the Alton Estate, have been getting involved and finding out what can and cannot be recycled. 

Our Cleaner Borough Plan is all about investing heavily in better services for all residents. 

Councillor Judi Gasser, Cabinet member for Environment said, 
“I know that people locally want to do the right thing and recycle everything they can.

“But sometimes what you can and cannot recycle can be confusing, so we’re making it easier to help residents do the right thing, providing better information for everyone across the borough.

“And as a council, we are playing our part too working hard to improve rubbish and recycling services through our Cleaner Borough Plan”

• Read about the council’s Cleaner Borough Plan 

Household and communal bin recycling
Here are some of the most common items that can and can’t be recycled, when collected from your home, or from a communal recycling bin.

DO recycle

• Food and tin cans
• Glass bottles and jars
• Paper and cardboard – just make sure it’s folded down and flat
• Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays – rinse off any food first
• Food and drinks cartons.

DON’T recycle

• Nappies
• Polystyrene
• Tissues and wet wipes
• Batteries
• Clothes and textiles
• Plastic bags.

Batteries are another item, where people often aren’t sure what you can do. In fact, they can’t go in with your rubbish or recycling, as this can cause a fire. Read more to find out how to dispose of batteries safely and responsibly.