In Durham, there are several items that are deemed unacceptable for your general rubbish bin. Here's a list of those items:
| Unacceptable Items for Rubbish Bin |
|---|
| household waste that can be recycled |
| used kitchen paper |
| baby/facial/cleaning wipes |
| nappies |
| pet waste |
| polystyrene/bubble wrap |
| plastic bags/wrap/film |
| crisp packets |
| ready meal food trays |
| broken glass |
| disposable lighters (if not completely empty) |
| rubble or bricks |
| vehicle parts |
| items that may make the bin too heavy |
| batteries |
| clothes/textiles |
| cassettes |
| duvets and bedding |
| vapes |
| unused or expired medication (should be returned to pharmacy) |
| empty metal zippo style lighters (can be recycled at recycling centres) |
It's important to note that putting the wrong items in your rubbish bin could lead to receiving a yellow sticker on your bin and further advice from the council. For a full guide on what goes in which bin, you can check the council's reuse and recycling A-Z.