In Sevenoaks, you can include a variety of items in your recycling collection. Here's a breakdown of what you can recycle and what should be disposed of differently:
| Recyclable Items | Non-Recyclable Items |
|---|---|
| Newspapers, magazines, and other paper (shredded paper should be in a small box, e.g., cereal box) | Textiles, carpets, and small electrical items |
| Cardboard boxes and packaging (flatten oversized boxes) | Full aerosol cans and batteries |
| Cans (including empty aerosol cans, tins, and metal bottle tops) | Sharp objects and hazardous chemical containers |
| Tetra Pak® and other food, drink, and long-life cartons | Black plastic pots, tubs, trays, or lids |
| Aluminium trays (take-away and clean kitchen foil) | |
| Plastic bottles and tops (not from hazardous containers) | |
| Plastic pots (yoghurt, margarine, ice cream) and fruit trays | |
| Empty plastic toothpaste tubes |
If you're unsure whether an item can be recycled, it's best to check with the council or their website. For more details on recycling and waste, you can visit Sevenoaks Rubbish and Recycling.