Recycling at home

General recycling guidance and tips, information on where your recycling goes and links to your council's waste and recycling services.

Council waste and recycling services
What you can put in your recycling bin depends on your local council. This page provides links to your council's waste and recycling web pages.
What the packaging symbols really mean
It can be tricky to know if something can go in your recycling bin. Some items can have multiple symbols on them, but what do they all mean?
Where your recycling goes
From plastic containers to roads and railway sleepers, find out how the items you recycle are collected, sorted and turned into new products.
E-waste
E-waste can’t go in any of your household bins. Find your nearest e-waste drop-off points.