You can use specific types of bags for presenting extra recycling alongside your recycling bin, as per Scottish Borders' guidelines. It's important to note that you should not use black bags for this purpose.
Here’s a quick summary of what you can include in your recycling:
| Recyclable Items | Notes |
|---|---|
| Aerosol cans | |
| Aluminium foil and foil trays (clean) | |
| Cardboard boxes (flattened) | Place larger boxes beside the bin |
| Cardboard packaging (e.g., cereal boxes) | |
| Food and drinks cans | |
| Food and drinks cartons | Fresh juice cartons, milk cartons |
| Paper (catalogues, newspapers, etc.) | |
| Plastic bottles (all types) | Drinks, shampoo bottles (washed with lid) |
| Plastic tubs | Margarine tubs, yogurt pots, etc. |
| Plastic bags and wrappers | Carrier bags (not black), cling film, etc. |
If you're unsure about what you can recycle, you can always check out more details here.