Waste A to Z
Find out what goes in which bin
You can print a copy of our poster (PDF) - but to find information online, please use our accessible search function below. Please note, this poster is for printing purposes only and is therefore not accessible.
If the item you are looking for is not listed, please contact us at waste@eastcambs.gov.uk. We will advise you of the best method of disposal and add it to the online search.
Aerosol cans
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Air, home and laundry care packaging
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Aluminium tube like tomato puree
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Armchair
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Asbestos
Ash (coal)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Ash (wood)
Wood ash can be used on your garden by adding directly to the soil around plants.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Allow to completely cool and then bag it in a paper bag and put in your green bin. It must be bagged or it will blow out when the bin is emptied, and can be a hazard for our bin collectors.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Baby food pouches
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Babybel cheese packaging
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Bamboo or wood BBQ skewers
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Bathroom ceramics
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Batteries
Re-use
Collection points
Bed linens
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
Duvets and pillows
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Beds and mattresses
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Bicycle
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Bicycle tyres
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Biscuit, cracker and cake wrappers
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Black bags
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Black plastic food trays
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Blankets
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Blender
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Blister packs or pill packets
Terracycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Books
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Bottle tops and plastic lids
After rinsing and (where applicable) squashing your bottles and jars, please replace the lids on them before putting in the blue lidded bin. This helps the small lids to find their way through the various conveyors in the sorting process, and they can be separated from the containers later on.
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Bras
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling point
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Bread and pastry
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Brick-a-brac
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Bricks
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Broken drinking glass
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Bubble wrap
Re-use
Recycle at a supermarket
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Buckets
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Building rubble, soil and bricks
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Specialist disposal
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Bulky items
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Butter wrapper
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cakes and pastries
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cameras
Donate or re-use
Candles
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Car or motorcycle battery
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Car parts
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Cardboard
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Small amount of cardboard can be added to green bin to stop food and garden waste sticking to the bottom and side of the bin. Please make sure there are no tape or stickers left on cardboard.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cardboard egg boxes
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Carpet
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Cartons including Tetra Pak
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cat litter
Please double bag cat litter and make sure bags are not too heavy by mixing with lighter waste.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Catalogues and directories
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Ceramics, crockery and china
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cereal boxes
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cereal packet plastic inner liner
Please check your local supermarket, as some supermarkets have collection points for these.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Chairs
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Chemicals - white spirit, wood stain, paint, turpentine and garden chemicals
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Chest of drawers
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Chewing gum
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Chocolate and confectionery wrappers
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Christmas crackers
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Christmas decorations
Re-use
Green bin or home composting
Black sack
Christmas trees (fake, plastic)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Christmas trees (real)
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Cut up and put pieces in the bin with the lid fully closed. In January, we collect real Christmas trees that are cut into pieces that are not higher or wider than the bin. Check you bin collection dates for the exact dates we collect in your area.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cigarette butts
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cigarette packet
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cleaning spray bottles
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cling film
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Clothing
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Coat hangers
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Coffee filters
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Coffee grounds
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Coffee pods and capsules like Nespresso and Tassimo
Reduce waste
Re-use
Compostable pods
Recycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Coins
Re-use
- Cancer Research Shops (paper money only)
- Oxfam Shops
- Save the Children Fund
- Sue Ryder
- EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices)
Compostable plastic bags, cups, cutlery or packaging
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Computer screen, monitor, hard drive or CPU
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Contact lenses and packaging
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cooked food
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cooker or oven
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Cooking oil
Never pour fats down the drain
Compost at home or use the green lidded bin
Household waste recycling centre
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Cork - plastic
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cork - real
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Cotton wool pads
Choose re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Crisp packets
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Crisp tubes
Crisp tubes can not be recycled, but Pringles tubes can be recycled via Terracycle. Find your nearest collection point for the Pringles Can Recycling Programme (external link). Please note that other brands are not accepted.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Disposable drink cups
Disposable vapes
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Drink cans
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Duvets and pillows
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Effervescent tablet tubes
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Egg shells
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Electric toys
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Electric whisk
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Electrical items
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Empty paint cans
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Envelopes
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Faeces - dog poo and cat poo
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Fairy lights
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Fat
Never pour fats down the drain
Compost at home or use the green lidded bin
Household waste recycling centre
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Fire extinguisher (household only)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Fish
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Flammable liquids
If you have more than five litres of flammable liquids or chemicals, or more than 20 litres of paint to dispose of, please email wmt@cambridgeshire.gov.uk before attending any site.
Please note that paint is only accepted at Witchford, March, Milton, St Neots, Thriplow and Wisbech only.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Flexible plastic tube
These can be recycled for via the Terracycle personal care and beauty recycling programme.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Foil
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Food waste
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Fridge, fridge freezer or freezer
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Fruit pits or stones
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Frying pans and saucepans
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Furniture
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Garden strimmer
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Garden waste
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Gas canisters and gas bottles
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Glass bottles, including medicine bottles
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Glass jars and lids
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Grass cuttings
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Greaseproof paper
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Greeting cards
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Hair straighteners
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Hairdryer
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Handbags
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Hard board fruit punnet
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Hearing aids
Specialist disposal
- Doctors surgeries
- Hospital audiology departments
- Private hearing specialists
- Some charity shops - for example: Help the Aged and Age Concern
Hedge trimmer
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Hedge trimmings
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Ice cream tubs
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Inhalers
Inhalers can not be placed in black sacks or recycling bin.
Please take them to your pharmacy so they can de disposed safely.
For more information about inhaler recycling, visit the Recycle Now website (external link)
Instant porridge sachets
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
IPods or MP3 players
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Iron
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Ironing board
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Jewellery
Donate or re-use
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Jiffy envelopes
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Junk mail
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Kettle
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Keyboard - laptop
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Keyboard - musical instrument
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Kitchen Knives
Please ensure sharp parts are protected and cannot cause injury.
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Kitchen roll
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Small amount of kitchen paper are suitable for composting. Together with your food and garden waste, it will be turned into compost.
You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Lamps
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Large electrical appliances
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Latex or rubber gloves
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Lawn mower
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Leaves
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Leftovers
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Lids
After rinsing and (where applicable) squashing your bottles and jars, please replace the lids on them before putting in the blue lidded bin. This helps the small lids to find their way through the various conveyors in the sorting process, and they can be separated from the containers later on.
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Light bulbs
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Liquid soap dispenser bottle
Reduce waste
You can avoid the need to dispose of liquid soap bottles by using solid bars of soap.
Although plastic bottles are recyclable, the dispenser pump must be removed, as this contains a small metal spring and is not currently recyclable via the blue bin.
The pumps are accepted in the Terracycle Personal Care and Beauty Recycling Programme but should otherwise be placed in the black bin.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Magazine wrapper
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Magazines
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Make-up packaging
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Margarine tub
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Meat and bones cooked
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Meat or fruit tray soaker pad
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Medicine
Reduce waste
Metal food tins
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Microwaves
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Mirror glass
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Mirror glass can not be recycled with container glass (bottles and jars). Small amounts can be put in your black sack. Please make sure you wrap it in bubble wrap, film or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Mobile phones
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Mops
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Motor or engine oil
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Musical instruments
Re-use or donate
Nail varnish bottles
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Nappies - disposable
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Consider re-usable nappies - modern styles are easy to use and wash.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Newspapers
Newspaper can be used for wrapping food waste to go in your green lidded bin, and for lining a kitchen caddy, if you have one.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Nut shells
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Packaging chips - polystyrene
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Paint
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Paper
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Pens and correction fluid pots
Terracycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Perfume bottles
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Pet food pouches
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Photographs
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Pizza box
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic bottles and tops
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic bottles from chemicals
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic carrier bags
Reduce waste
Re-use
Recycle at your supermarket
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic cutlery
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic dishwasher tablet tub
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic egg boxes
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic food trays and fruit punnets
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic fruit or vegetable nets
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic instant noodle pots
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic milk bottles
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic plant pots
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic sweetener or Tic Tac box
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Plastic washing-up bowls
Re-use
If in good condition, donate to a charity shop or pass on via networks such as Freegle (external link) or Gumtree (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Polystyrene packaging
Please break larger pieces into smaller ones, so they fit in black bags. Please mix them up with heavier waste.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Polystyrene takeaway food packaging
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Postage stamps
Re-use
Postcards
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Choose re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Printer cartridges
Re-use
Donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Printers
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Projectors
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Pull tab / safety seal - like milk bottle or tablet bottle seals
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Pyrex crockery
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Radios
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Razors and razor blades
Reduce
TerraCycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Real, washable or cloth nappies
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
Receipts
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Ring binders
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Rugs, mats and door mats
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Sanitary pads, pantyliners or tampons
Reduce
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Sat nav
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Sawdust, wood shavings or straw pet bedding
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Soiled sawdust or wood shavings from rabbit, guinea pig, hamster and gerbil cages can be put in your green bin. If you have large amounts, please put in a paper bag, as the sawdust can blow out over the bin collectors when tipping the bin.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Scrap metal
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Shoes
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Shredded paper
Small amounts of shredded paper can be added to your home compost bin. Small amounts layered with food waste and garden waste can be also added to your green lidded bin.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Small amounts of shredded paper layered with food waste and garden waste can be also added to your green lidded bin.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable 'plastic' or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Soil, stones and turf
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Sponge scourer or washing-up brush
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Suitcase
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Table
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Tea and coffee packets
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Tea bags and coffee grounds
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Tealight cases
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Telephone
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Telephone directory
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Televisions
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Tiles
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Tissue paper
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please make sure that any sellotape has been removed, before putting your tissue paper in the green lidded bin.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Tissues
- keep your personal waste (including tissues and cloths or wipes used to clean exposed surfaces) in a separate bin bag,
- when the bag is full, tie the top, place the whole bag into another bin bag and tie the top of that,
- store the bag for at least 72 hours before putting for collection.
Toaster
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Toothbrushes and toothbrush heads
Re-use
Terracycle
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Toothpaste pump
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Toothpaste tube (soft squeezy tube)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Torch
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Towels - cloth
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling banks
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Dirty, oily or wet towels can not be re-used or recycled.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Toys
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Treated wood, timber or plywood
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Trigger spray
Leave triggers on your empty spray bottles and put them in your blue lidded bin, these can be recycled along with bottle caps.
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Tumble dryer
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Turkey carcass
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Tyres
Re-use
Specialist disposal
Untreated wood
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Large branches thicker than a broom handle can be taken to the Household Recycling Centre.
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Vacuum bags
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Vacuum cleaner
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Re-use or donate
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Vegetable and fruit peelings
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Video tapes, cassettes, CDs and DVDs
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Vinyl records
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Wallpaper
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Wardrobe
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Washing machine
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Watches
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Water filters
Reduce waste
Recycle points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Weeds
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Wipes
Choose re-usables
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Wool packaging
Wool packaging insulation, such as from meat deliveries, can be put in a home composter. It takes quite a long time to break down.
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Wool insulation (or from jumpers) is not suitable for the green bin. This is partly because these kind of fibres can jam the shredding machinery used before composting, and also that wool can take several months to break down. The process used for green bin material takes 6-8 weeks.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Worn-out clothes
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If clothes are soiled or wet, please place them in your black sacks.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Wrapping paper
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Wrapping paper - metallic or glittered
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
X-rays
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)