Preston separates waste into a few different bins, and the main rule is to keep each stream loose and clean. Here’s a simple guide to what goes in each one, based on Preston’s published bin guidance.
| Bin | What goes in it |
|---|---|
| Grey bin | Household waste that cannot go in the recycling bins, including pots, pans and scrap metal; toys; hard plastic; light bulbs; textiles; wallpaper; polystyrene; drinking glasses, plates and other ceramics; and food waste |
| Red lidded recycling bin | Paper and card |
| Yellow lidded recycling bin | Plastic, cans and glass |
| Brown bin (garden waste) | Garden waste |
| Food waste caddy / silver lidded blue bin | Food waste, including vegetable peelings; raw and cooked meat/fish; baked goods; fruit; rice and pasta; uneaten food/plate scrapings; mouldy or out of date food; eggs and egg shells; tea bags; and coffee grounds |
A few things Preston specifically says to avoid: don’t put carrier bags in recycling bins, and don’t put extra bags of rubbish out with the grey bin. If you want, I can also give you the “what not to put in each bin” list.