A-Z Recycling Guide - y

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)

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