A-Z Recycling Guide

We understand it can be a little confusing knowing which items can or cannot be recycled, what you should do with them or which bin to use. To help make things easier, we’ve put together an A-Z guide for residents that provides guidance on what to do when disposing of items.

Recycling if you live in a flat or tenement

Bring Sites have been provided to make it easier for residents living in flats and tenements in Dundee to recycle. Please be considerate of others when using these facilities.

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Recycling points across the city

Recycling points are smaller in scale and have a more limited number of bins than Recycling Centres. However, they are sited in locations throughout Dundee.

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What can and cannot go in your bins

Grey (General Waste) Blue (Paper & Cardboard) Burgundy (Metals, plastics, cartons) Green Caddies (Food Waste) Brown (Garden Waste)

NO LARGE/BULKY ITEMS - please DO NOT place large/bulky items for disposal/recycling into your bins. These bins should only be used for everyday household items. If you have larger bulky items, please take these to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre or use our Bulky Uplift Service.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y

Title	Category	Guidance
Fabric Softener Bottles (Plastic)	Cleaning	No black plastic please. Rinse out & squash. Place in Burgundy Recycling Bins. Take to your nearest plastic recycling point. Can be recycled at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres.
Fire Extinguishers (Households only)	Special / Hazardous	Return to your original supplier for reuse or recycling. Do not dispose of fire extinguishers: in grey non-recyclable waste bin. in any recycling bins. at any recycling points. in waste skips. Incorrect disposal of fire extinguishers is dangerous and can lead to injury or harm if it remains undetected throughout the waste treatment process. Can be safely recycled at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres.
Flowers & Plants	Garden / Organics	Place in Brown Garden Waste bin. Can be disposed of Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres - will be composted. Discovery Compost is available for purchase from Riverside Composting Facility.
Foil (Aluminium)	Storage & Packaging	Place clean foil in Burgundy recycling bin. Food contaminated foil should be placed in Grey non-recyclable waste bin.
Food Waste	Food & Drink	Place the following in the Green food caddy or communal food waste bin: All uneaten food and plate scrappings. Tea bags and coffee grounds. Out of date or mouldy food. Raw & cooked meat (including bones). Raw and cooked fish (including bones). Dairy products (cheese). Eggs and egg shells. Rice, pasta, beans. Baked goods such as breads, cakes and pastries. Fruit and vegetables including raw and cooked vegetable peelings. No liquids please. You can also purchase home compost kits for organic, non meat-dairy food-stuffs.
Fridges & Freezers	Electrical	Donate for reuse at Baldovie Reuse Hub. Can be recycled at both Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres. Use Bulky Uplift Service (chargeable).
Furniture (Settees, wardrobes bookshelves)	Furnishings	Donate to local charity shop. Donate for reuse at Baldovie Reuse Hub. Can be disposed of at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres or use Bulky Uplift Service (chargeable).

A-Z Recycling Guide

Dundee City Council