In King's Lynn, your green recycling bin is for a variety of recyclable materials, which should be clean, dry, and placed loose (not in plastic bags). Here's a list of what you can include:
| What to Put in Your Green Bin |
|---|
| Newspapers, magazines, and telephone directories |
| Paper and clean cardboard |
| Plastic bottles (drinks, detergent, shampoo, milk) with lids on |
| Steel and aluminium food and drinks cans |
| Empty aerosols |
| Glass bottles and jars (with tops on) |
| Plastic food pots, tubs, and trays (like yoghurt and ice cream pots) |
| Waxed cartons and Tetra Paks (used for juices and soups) |
| Foil and foil trays |
| Shredded paper |
| Envelopes (including window types), greetings cards, and junk mail |
| Wrapping paper |
It's important to rinse items to remove food residue before placing them in the bin to help keep the recycling process efficient. If you need more details, you can check out the recycling A to Z page.