In Bolton, waste is sorted into different bins for specific types of materials. Here’s a quick overview of what should go in each bin:
| Bin Type | Accepted Items | Not Accepted Items |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy | - Rinsed plastic pots (yoghurt, soup) <br> - Plastic tubs (margarine, laundry powder) <br> - Plastic trays (meat, fruit punnets) <br> - Plastic bottles (milk, pop, bleach) <br> - Glass bottles and jars (no lids) <br> - Food tins and drinks cans <br> - Aerosols <br> - Foil | - Crisp packets <br> - Plastic film <br> - Plastic bags <br> - Pet food pouches <br> - Rubbish meant for other bin types |
| Beige | - Paper and newspapers <br> - Magazines and catalogues <br> - Books <br> - Cardboard <br> - Food and drink cartons (Tetra Pak) <br> - Greetings cards <br> - Wrapping paper (not foil) <br> - Envelopes and mail <br> - Neatly folded cardboard next to the bin (visible, secure, dry) | - Plastic bags <br> - Polystyrene <br> - Wrapping film <br> - Glass bottles and jars <br> - Food and drink cans <br> - Garden or food waste <br> - Paper tissues and paper towels |
Make sure to rinse out items before recycling, and keep contamination to a minimum to ensure your bins are emptied. For further details, you can check more information on Bolton's waste recycling page.