Yes — Guildford’s green recycling bin accepts quite a lot of common household recycling.
| Put in the green bin | Don’t put in the green bin |
|---|---|
| Paper, card, newspapers and magazines | Black bags |
| Glass bottles and jars | Expanded polystyrene |
| Empty tins, cans and cartons | Hard plastics, cling film or bubble wrap |
| Empty aerosol cans | Food waste, crisp packets or sweet wrappers |
| Clean foil and foil trays | Textiles or nappies |
| Plastic bottles, tubs, pots and trays | Drinking glasses, crockery or Pyrex |
| Plastic carrier bags | Paint tins, garden waste or wood |
| Plastic and metal lids, caps and bottle tops | General waste |
If you’ve got extra recycling, Guildford says you can leave it neatly at the side of your green bin in a clear plastic bag. If you want to check a specific item, the borough also has an online bin search tool.