In West Lothian, there are several items that cannot be recycled through the standard household bins. Here’s a summary of those items:
| Items that Cannot Be Recycled | Notes |
|---|---|
| Nappies | Please dispose of in your grey bin. |
| Polystyrene | This should go in your grey bin. |
| Bubble Wrap | Dispose of in your grey bin or return to your local supermarket for soft plastic recycling. |
| Plastics (certain types) | Hard plastics like toys, basins, and buckets cannot be recycled; these should go to a recycling centre. |
| Metal Items (certain types) | Metal cutlery, frying pans, engines, and pipes should go to a recycling centre. |
| Crisps and Sweet Wrappers | Should go in your grey bin or be returned to the supermarket if they have a soft plastics recycling option. |
| Food Contaminated Containers | Must be rinsed out to avoid contamination; dirty containers should not be recycled. |
| Cooking Oil | This should not be recycled; it can contaminate other materials. |
It's important to know which items belong in which bins to help maximize recycling efforts and reduce landfill waste. For more detailed information about what you can specifically recycle in West Lothian, feel free to visit the Information on Bins and Recycling page.