In Durham, you can recycle a variety of household items at the recycling centres. Here's a list of what you can and cannot place in your recycling bin:
| Accepted Items | Not Accepted |
|---|---|
| Asbestos (permit required) | Food waste |
| Batteries | Pet waste |
| Cans and glass | Dirty nappies |
| Coffee pods (separate aluminium and plastic) | Soft plastics (e.g., bread bags, salad bags) |
| Cooking oil | Black plastic containers |
| Fluorescent light tubes | Polystyrene |
| Fridges and electrical appliances | Paint containers (without special collection) |
| Garden waste | |
| Gas bottles | |
| General waste and carpets | |
| Household batteries | |
| Medical equipment | |
| Paper and cardboard (no foil/glitter) | |
| Plastics (bottles, pots, tubs, trays) | |
| Scrap metal | |
| Soil and rubble | |
| Textiles and shoes | |
| TVs and monitors | |
| Tyres (maximum of 5) | |
| Vapes and e-cigarette canisters | |
| Waste oil and car batteries | |
| Wood and plasterboard (no treated wood) |
Make sure you wash and squash your recycling to save space and prevent contamination. It's also important to place items loose in the bin and avoid using black bags, as they cannot be recycled. For more details, you can check out Durham's recycling centres.