Green Bin Recycling What goes in your green bin, and what doesn’t Yes please! paper aerosols cardboard aluminium metal cans carrier bags bubble wrap cartons and Tetra Paks plastic bottles, tubs and pots stretchy plastic bags and wrapping foil including food containers and takeaway trays plastic types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE) and 5 (PP) Make sure that your recycling is clean and dry before you put it into your green bin. No thanks! glass (see below) food waste polystyrene garden waste black bin bags electrical items wood or timber syringes or needles black or brown plastic compostable or biodegradable plastic shredded paper (this causes problems with recycling machinery) Information provided by Leeds City Council. Nearest glass bottles and jars recycling points are: Vicarage Terrace Kirkstall Sports Centre (car park) Milford Sports Club Morrisons at Kirkstall also accepts glass, clothing and small electrical items. How to recycle cooking oil Cooking oil and fat shouldn’t be poured down sinks as it can cause blockages. Put it in a sealed container and place in the general waste bin. The Kirkstall recycling site accepts a much broader range of items, but do bear in mind the caveats on their website, some of which are summarised below: If you bring trade or business waste to a household waste recycling centre you could be fined or imprisoned. This includes landlords bringing waste from rented properties. If you have a commercial type vehicle, such as a van or a four wheel drive pick-up, or use a trailer to take your household waste to the recycling sites, you will need a separate commercial permit. See our Recycling site permits page for more information and to find out how to apply.
