What goes in your red lid recycling bin or sacks
These are for plastics, metals and food cartons. Put the recycling directly into the bin or sack. Do not put it in a plastic bag as this contaminates the recycling. Squash plastic bottles and drink cartons - this helps to save space in your bin. You can also recycle the lids and tops.
Plastics, rinsed and squashed, that can go in this bin or sack:
- food and drink bottles
- toiletry bottles
- tablet and medicine bottles
- pots
- tubs
- trays
- yoghurt pots
- butter and margarine tubs
- plastic lids and tops
Metals, empty and rinsed, that can go in this bin or sack:
- tins
- drink cans
- empty aerosols cans
- foil trays
- clean aluminium foil
- chocolate and biscuit tins
- metal lids and caps
Cartons, rinsed and squashed, that can go in this bin or sack
- food cartons
- drink cartons
A to Z of waste items and which bin they should go in
What does not go in your red lid recycling bins or sacks
Some things cannot be recycled:
- plastic plant pots
- plastic bags
- bin liners
- cling film
- glass
- bubble wrap
- polystyrene
- biscuit wrappers
- sweets wrappers
- plastic wrappers
- plastic netting
- crisp bags
- plastic cups
- plastic straw
- pet food pouches
- oil can
- paint cans
- electrical items
- batteries
- wire
- cutlery
- gas bottles
- metal pots
- metal pans
- metal trays
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
Recycling vapes, electronic cigarettes and batteries
Do not put used electronic cigarettes, vapes or batteries in your recycling bin.
Use the pink recycling bag provided for used household batteries.
For used vapes and electronic cigarettes. use your own A5-size, clear, sealable bag and place it on top of your bin for collection. Do not put vapes or electronic cigarettes in the pink battery recycling bag.
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