The recycling bin

For mixed dry recyclables.

What goes in the recycling bin?

All plastics – both rigid and soft
Metals*
Paper and cardboard

All items in the recycling bin need to be clean, dry and loose.

Further help and guidance

Waste materials that should be placed in the recylcing bin

Soft plastics

Soft plastics, along with rigid plastics, paper and card, tins and cans are now accepted in your household recycle bin.

Understanding on-pack recycling guides and labels

Helping you understand packaging labels.

Deposit Return Scheme

If a deposit was paid at time of purchase of a plastic bottle or aluminium can this can be reclaimed at participating retail outlets. More information can be found on Re-turn.ie.

*Drinks cans are subject to the Deposit Return Scheme while tin food cans are not.