What Goes in My Bins?

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What goes in my bins?

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In West Lothian, recycling is organized into three main bins: blue, green, and brown, each designated for specific types of waste. Here's a quick overview of what goes into each bin. Bin Contents Overview Bin Type Accepted Materials Blue Clean, empty, and dry paper and card, including:
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Cardboard
- Envelopes (with/without windows)
- Shredded paper (in a box)
- Plastic bags (empty)
- Clean foil and tinfoil Green Clean, empty, and dry plastics, metal, and cartons, including:
- Plastic bottles (e.g., shampoo bottles)
- Tubs and trays
- Metal cans
- Empty aerosol cans
- Clean foil trays Brown Food and garden waste, including:
- Fruit and vegetable peelings
- Meat and fish (bones included)
- Bread and pastries
- Teabags
- Grass cuttings
- Small branches and twigs Important Notes Blue Bin: Ensure all items are clean and dry. Items in bin bags will not be collected. Keep food waste separate; it should go in the brown bin. Green Bin: Follow similar instructions as the blue bin—make sure all materials are clean and empty. Rinse items if necessary. Brown Bin: Do not include liquids or plastic bags. Compostable bags may be used for food waste. You can find more details on recycling specific items by visiting the West Lothian recycling page.

Bin Type	Accepted Materials
Blue	Clean, empty, and dry paper and card, including: <br> - Newspapers <br> - Magazines <br> - Cardboard <br> - Envelopes (with/without windows) <br> - Shredded paper (in a box) <br> - Plastic bags (empty) <br> - Clean foil and tinfoil
Green	Clean, empty, and dry plastics, metal, and cartons, including: <br> - Plastic bottles (e.g., shampoo bottles) <br> - Tubs and trays <br> - Metal cans <br> - Empty aerosol cans <br> - Clean foil trays
Brown	Food and garden waste, including: <br> - Fruit and vegetable peelings <br> - Meat and fish (bones included) <br> - Bread and pastries <br> - Teabags <br> - Grass cuttings <br> - Small branches and twigs