What Items Go in Each Bin?

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Highland provides clear guidelines about what can be placed in various household bins. Below is a summary of acceptable items for each bin type:

Bin Type Accepted Items
General Waste Bin Non-recyclable items, food waste, and wrappers
Recycling Bin Paper, cardboard, plastics (clean and dry), metals
Food Waste Bin Cooked or raw food, fruit and vegetable peelings
Garden Waste Bin Grass cuttings, branches, leaves, and plant trimmings
Glass Recycling Bin Glass bottles and jars (rinsed, no lids)

For more detailed information on what specific items are allowed, you can check the council's dedicated pages for each bin type: General Information, Recycling Information.

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