Non-recyclable waste

You should only put waste in your non-recyclable bin or sacks if it cannot go in one of your recycling bins and cannot be reused or taken to a recycling centre.

Check what goes in each of your bins or sacks

What must not go in this bin:

• any item that can be recycled using the recycling service or at local recycling points
• batteries - these can be taken to a recycling centre or a local battery recycling bin
• e-cigarettes and vaping gear - take them back to the shop you bought them from, or take them to a recycling centre
• small electricals - many local shops will recycle these for you and some will recycle them if you buy a new similar item from them, or you can find a local recycling point or take them to a recycling centre
• large electricals - many shops will recycle these if you buy a new similar item from them
• glass - this should be taken to a recycling centre or recycling point
• compressed gas canisters - these should be returned to the supplier or shop you bought them from for refilling or recycling, or take them to a recycling centre 
• helium cannisters - these should be returned to the supplier, do not take them to a recycling centre
• rubble - this should be taken to a recycling centre if it's from your DIY waste, but if you have builders working at your home, they are responsible for getting rid of all their waste

A to Z of waste items and which bin they should go in

How do I dispose of used needles and syringes (includes GLP1/weight loss injections)

Dumfries and Galloway Council are unable to accept needles and syringes.  These must not be placed in your householder waste bins.  To enable safe disposal of these you must use a needle and syringe box, and you can check with your local GP Surgery or local pharmacy to see if they are able to accept these.  Alternatively, you can contact Withyou - Dumfries Needle and Syringe Service | WithYou who may be able to offer this service.

Check if your local pharmacy offers a needle exchange -  Pharmacies | NHS 24