In Scottish Borders, the blue-lidded recycling bin is designed for various recyclable materials. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can recycle:
| Recyclable Items |
|---|
| Aerosol cans |
| Aluminium foil and foil trays (clean and food-free) |
| Cardboard boxes (flattened) |
| Cardboard packaging (e.g., cereal boxes) |
| Food and drinks cans |
| Food and drinks cartons (like juice and milk) |
| Paper (catalogues, brochures, newspapers, etc.) |
| Plastic bottles (all types) |
| Plastic tubs (like margarine and yogurt pots) |
| Plastic bags and wrappers (no black bags) |
Certain items should not be placed in the blue bin, including glass bottles, clothing and shoes, polystyrene, and garden waste. For more guidance, you can visit the recycling information page here. Make sure to rinse containers and flatten boxes to help with proper recycling!