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A-Z Recycling Guide - g

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)

Recycle for Dundee

Click on a letter or use the category filter to search for your item.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y
Item Category Guidance More Info
Gas Canisters (Households only) Special / Hazardous
  • Return to your original supplier for reuse or recycling.

Do not dispose of gas canisters:

  • in Grey non-recyclable waste bin.
  • in any recycling bins.
  • at any recycling points.
  • in waste skips.
  • Incorrect disposal of gas canisters 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.
Glass Panes (broken windows etc) DIY & Home
Grass cuttings Garden / Organics

 
Greetings Cards Stationery, Arts & Craft