Why lists differ
Councils use different sorting contracts, containers and contamination rules. A material accepted in one area can be rejected in another.
Safer habits
Empty and rinse containers when asked, keep loose recycling loose unless told otherwise, and keep batteries and electrical items out of household bins.
Check before you set out
Open the council guide for the property and read the current what-goes-where list.
Find your council
Use a postcode to identify the authority responsible for your area, then follow the official local instructions.
We use an ONS-backed postcode match to identify the council. We do not store the postcode.