No — Newham says food waste goes in the non-recyclable household waste, while packaging only goes in recycling if it’s on the accepted list and is empty, rinsed and squashed where needed.
| Item | Newham guidance |
|---|---|
| Food waste | Put in your green or black bin / black sacks as non-recyclable household waste |
| Packaging | Recycle only if it’s accepted, such as cardboard, cartons, plastic packaging, tins and cans, glass, and aluminium foil, with the required preparation |
| Food mixed with packaging | Don’t put food waste together with packaging in recycling bins |
If you’re sorting food containers, empty and rinse them first, then recycle the packaging on its own.