Dry mixed recycling and general waste bins are available in every kitchen. Larger wheelie bins are located close to all residential buildings and residents are responsible for taking their waste to these bins over weekends. Large cardboard boxes must be broken down and placed into the large external recycling bins.

Additional charges will be applied to residents (or flats) in cases where glass removal from kitchens is required.

Kitchen and Bathroom Waste

Residents should use the appropriate general waste and dry mixed recycling bins provided in each kitchen.

What should go into the kitchen recycling bin:

Cartons
Clean kitchen towel
Glass jars
Metal cans and tins Paper and cardboard, broken down 
Plastic containers (except black plastic)
Cartons 

Please refer to the recycling guidelines located in your kitchen for the full list.

All waste put into the Dry Mixed Recycling bin should be rinsed out and any liquids tipped down the sink, to prevent contamination within the bin.

Please note residents are responsible for taking glass bottles from kitchens and placing them into the dry mixed recycling wheelie bins provided in the external bin areas. Please put glass bottles in the green bags provided in your kitchen.

Additional charges will be applied to residents or (flats) in cases where glass bottles are required to be removed from kitchens.

What should go into the kitchen waste bin:

Ceramics and Pyrex
Contaminated food packaging
Crisp packets and sweet wrappers
Single use coffee cups

Polystyrene
Pens and pencils
Single use coffee cups

Soiled kitchen towel 
Used tissues 

Certain items cannot be disposed of within the dry mixed recycling and general waste bins. These items must be disposed of correctly, which is required by UK legislation.

These items include:

Batteries 
Clothes, shoes etc
Computers/electronics
Light bulbs
Mobile phones and chargers 
Toner cartridges
Sharps (needles, broken glass etc) 

What should go in the food waste bin in the kitchen:

Dairy items
Fish and meat
Fruit and vegetables including peel
Pasta and rice
Pastries and sandwiches
Tea bags and coffee grounds

Do not put liquid items in the food waste bin and avoid putting the following in it:

Kitchen paper
Wooden stirrers and cutlery
Food packaging
Paper and cardboard
Plastic bottles

To find your nearest recycling station, visit: www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator

Residents can collect bin bags from the Aspire Point Reception and should remember that black bags are for general waste and clear bags are for plastics, cardboard, and bottles. Bins are marked as General (green bin top) and Recycling (orange bin top) - residents should check if they are unsure about what items to place into each bin, with the Aspire Point Reception.