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Christmas is the time of year when the greatest amount waste is produced, so recycling as much as you can is even more important. Lets recycle more this Christmas.
What can be recycled? |
Where? |
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Wrapping Paper - for types see here | ![]() |
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Christmas Cards & envelopes | |
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Cracker parts | |
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All plastic bottles, trays & pots | |
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All cardboard boxes & packaging | |
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All biscuit & sweet tins (plastic & metal) | |
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All foil wrapping & trays | |
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All drink & food cans | |
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All left over food waste/plate scrapings, | ![]() |
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Turkey bones, carcass etc. | |
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Vegetable peelings, stalks etc. | |
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All glass bottles & jars | ![]() |
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Christmas Trees | ![]() ![]() |
What can't be recycled? |
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Christmas Decorations, tinsel etc | ![]() |
Please see the web calendar for more information:
Back to QuestionsRecycling your Christmas Tree this year could not be easier and cleaner!
Simply place your Christmas Tree out with your garden waste on your recycling collection day.
Real Christmas Trees only
Remove all decorations
No need to cut up the tree or put in sacks or bin
Yes all Christmas cards and envelopes can go in your pink recycling sack, as long as they do not have glitter on them.
No - only paper-based wrapping paper can be recycled simply place this in your pink sack recycling
Local Libraries and Leisure Centres are closed during Christmas, Boxing, and New Year's Day. Normal opening hours might be affected during the festive period. Please check before travelling
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All pink sacks are FREE Collect pink sacks from: |
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You can purchase garden waste sacks and caddy liners from: |