Paper, ( including magazines, unwanted mail, greetings card, shredded paper, catalogues) Plastic bottles (for example, fizzy drink bottles, milk bottles, water bottles, detergent bottles, toiletry bottles – please remove lids and put them in the blue bin separately) Aerosol cans (please put lids in separately)
Can you put shredded paper in the paper bin?
Shredded paper can be recycled, but not all local councils will collect it for recycling, as some paper mills can’t process it. This is because: Shredding paper weakens it; It could pose problems at paper mills e.g. maintenance and fire hazard issues.
What should I do with shredded paper?
Shredded paper belongs in the garbage because of its size and composition. Often there are pieces of plastic mixed in with shredded paper, preventing it from being processed as fully compostable, while the shreds of paper are also too small to be processed effectively at recycling facilities.
How do I dispose of shredded paper UK?
Do not put shredded paper in your recycling wheeled bin as the small pieces often fall through the machinery used to sort recyclables. Shredded paper can be added to your home compost bin and is suitable as a bedding material for some animals. Otherwise it should be placed in your waste wheeled bin.
What should not be put in a blue bin?
Blue bin
| What you can put into your blue bin | *What can’t go into the blue bin |
|---|---|
| Plastic food trays (not black) | Plastic carrier bags |
| Plastic drinks bottles (lids on) | Waxed cartons including Tetra Pak (soup, juice, milk cartons) |
| Steel and aluminium bottle lids | Nappies |
| Plastic milk bottles (lids on) | Ceramics, ornaments or crockery |
Can you put shredded paper in food waste bin?
Shredded office paper and or corrugated cardboard need to be added in with all wet waste not just food waste. For every full container of food waste, add half the same container of shredded paper (the volume ratio is 2:1 food waste: shredded paper).
How do you destroy a large amount of paper without a shredder?
Pour in ½ Gallon (2L) of bleach.
Bleach is going to help break down the paper. Commonly used in the recycling of used paper, it will also destroy the colorants of ink. This will guarantee a more complete destruction of any secure information in your documents.
What bag do I put shredded paper in to recycle?
Place in a paper bag, envelope or cardboard box before putting in your recycling container. Do not place in a plastic carrier bag.
Is it harder to recycle shredded paper?
Not necessarily, it depends on how the paper has been shredded. Some domestic shredders can make the fibres too weak for recycling. If you’re recycling paper you’ve shredded yourself (rather than using a shredding company), check with your local council whether you can put it in your paper recycling bin.
Why can’t you put shredded paper in the recycle bin?
The majority of recycling centres don’t accept small strips or bits of paper. The large-scale recycling facilities use large screens to dry pulp paper on, where small paper pieces fall through the screens. If you put paper shreds in an office or home recycling bin, they will most likely end up in landfill.
Which bin does shredded paper go in UK?
Put shredded paper, kitchen roll and napkins/tissues in your green/brown bin or your home composter. Remove plastic tape and tear into sections to make space in your bin. Takeaway pizza boxes can be ripped up and placed in your green/brown bin.
How do you dispose of confidential shredded paper?
How to dispose of confidential information
- Check all paper waste that you throw away – if it contains personal or sensitive data, it needs to be securely shredded.
- Use the confidential waste bin or cross-cut shredder in your workspace for document disposal.
- Don’t leave confidential waste in bags in public areas.
What can not be thrown in blue bin *?
Items not to put in your blue bin
- black plastic.
- personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks, gloves.
- nappies, wipes or tissues.
- wrappers and packets.
- pouches and tubes.
- polystyrene and bubble wrap.
- plastic wrap, film or carrier bags.
What you can throw to blue bin?
Your blue bin is for recycling clean, dry items such as paper, cans, cardboard and rigid plastic food containers.
What can I put in my blue bin?
Things that can go in your blue bin
- Aluminium foil (scrunched up in a fist-sized ball)
- Drink cartons (fruit juice, milk and soup cartons)
- Empty aerosols (deodorant cans, furniture polish)
- Food tins and drink cans.
- Glass bottles and jars.
- Loose plastic carrier bags.
What do you do with recycled shredded paper?
What can you do with shredded paper?
- Use as protective packing in boxes if you’re moving house or storing fragile items.
- It can sometimes be used as animal bedding, but check it’s suitable for your pet.
- Compost it at home along with kitchen peelings or garden waste in a compost heap or compost bin.
Does paper go in food waste?
These food waste items can be added to your home composting bin: Fruit and vegetable peelings, seeds and cores, tea bags, coffee grounds and filter papers, paper towels (if they have not touched meat) and egg shells.
Can confidential shredded paper be recycled?
Confidential documents (bills, statements, documents showing your address) should be cross-shredded. Shred only the confidential parts – the rest can be recycled.
How do I get rid of old papers?
A paper shredder is one of the most common ways to dispose of sensitive documents and offers convenience and security. You can buy three different types: cross-cut, strip-cut and Department of Defense (DOD)-certified. Cross-cut shredders cut paper in two directions.
How do you dispose of old bank statements?
Shredding is a common way to destroy paper documents and is usually quick, easy and cost-effective. Many retailers sell shredders for use within your office or premises, enabling you to shred and dispose of the documents yourself.
Can you burn paper instead of Shredding?
Experts in fire service, law enforcement, and even data management agree that the only way to safely dispose of paper records is to have them securely shredded. This will ensure that the information and physical paper is destroyed in accordance with all data compliances, as well as applicable laws in your area.