Sorting Recycling at Home

Sorting recycling at home means separating materials such as paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and food waste. Each type goes into its own bin, so it can be collected and processed correctly. Rinsing containers first keeps the rest of the recycling clean.

Different areas have different rules, so check which items your local council collects. Crisp packets and some plastics may need to go in the general bin. Good sorting at home makes recycling work better and reduces the amount of rubbish sent to landfill.