In Medway, you need to sort your recycling from your rubbish to ensure proper waste management. Here's a quick summary of what goes into each:
| Recycling Bags (Blue & White) | Rubbish Sacks (Black) |
|---|---|
| Blue Reusable Bags: | Black Rubbish Sacks: |
| - Magazines | - All non-recyclable rubbish |
| - Newspapers | - Disposable nappies |
| - Telephone directories | - Other general waste |
| - Envelopes | |
| - Junk mail and paper | |
| - Cardboard | |
| White Reusable Bags or Clear Sacks: | |
| - Glass bottles and jars | |
| - Metal food and drink cans | |
| - Clean metal foil | |
| - Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays |
In addition to this, remember that all food waste should go in your brown bins, which are collected weekly. Ensure that rubbish bags are not overfilled to prevent spillage. If you need more recycling bags or bins, you can request them through the Medway website.