If you're unsure about whether an item can be recycled, the best approach is to consult the guidance available for various materials. Here’s a summary of what to do with common items that may cause confusion:
| Item | Recycling Option |
|---|---|
| Plastic pots, tubs, and trays | Clean and put in recycling bin |
| Polystyrene | Rubbish bin |
| Polythene (plastic wrapping) | Soft plastic collection points at supermarkets or rubbish bin |
| Pyrex | Good condition can go to charity or recycling centre; broken should go in rubbish |
| Scrap metal | Recycling centre |
| Textiles | Charity shop or recycling centre |
| Batteries | Special recycling points or recycling centres |
| E-cigarettes | Take to recycling centres |
| Ceramics | Recycling centre or charity shop |
| Clean packaging | Recycling bin |
For any items you can't find listed, you can reach out to Waste Management, as they can add your question to their list of recyclable materials. Always remember, if you're in doubt, it is safer to put the item in your rubbish bin. For more detailed guidance, you can check out Durham's Reuse and recycling A-Z.