Brown bin (paper and cardboard)

The brown bin is for your paper and cardboard recycling. 

View information on how to order a replacement bin.

Things that can go in your brown bin:

Paper:

• newspapers and supplements
• magazines, brochures and catalogues.
• white paper (e.g. computer paper, letters)
• telephone directories
• leaflets and flyers
• envelopes - you can include those that have a window
• gift wrap
• brown paper
• shredded paper

All card from around the home, including:

• cardboard boxes (e.g. cereal boxes, dishwasher table boxes)
• corrugated cardboard (e.g. online delivery boxes, cardboard envelopes) - remove all plastic inserts and polystyrene, as well as packing tape
• greetings cards without glitter - tear off the glitter section, as well as any badges and batteries

Please remember:

• remove any plastic wrapping and free gifts from newspapers, magazines and flyers and put in the general rubbish.
• food residue should be removed from paper before being recycling
• ensure that boxes are empty of food stuffs (e.g. cheese, pizza) and other contaminants including polystyrene
• Tip: if you scrunch paper and it doesn't spring back, then it can be recycled.

Things you cannot put in your brown bin:

• glass, cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays - these should go in your blue bin
• plastic carrier bags
• plastic film, wrappings, bubble wrap
• polystyrene packaging
• food
• garden waste
• books 
• wallpaper and decoration paper
• hygiene/sanitary products - nappies, wipes, sanitary towels etc
• paper towels and tissues
• cotton wool and make up pads
• non-paper gift wrap (e.g. foil-based gift wrapping) or bags
• crisp or sweet packets/wrappers