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

Item	Category	Guidance
Drinks Bottles (Glass)	Food & Drink	Rinse out. Take to your nearest glass recycling point. Can be recycled at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres.
Drinks Bottles (Plastic)	Food & Drink	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.
Drinks Cans (Metal)	Food & Drink	Rinse out & squash. Place in Burgundy Recycling Bins. Take to your nearest recycling point. Can be recycled at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres.
Duvets & Pillows	Furnishings	Not currently recycled, however, some animal charities may use for bedding. Place in Grey non-recyclable waste bin or dispose of at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres.
DVD / Blu-ray Players	Electrical	Donate for reuse at Baldovie Reuse Hub. Can be recycled at both Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres. Use Bulky Uplift Service (chargeable).
e-Cycles, e-Scooters & e-Hoverboards	Electrical	Please Read Carefully Please do not dispose of your e-Cycle, e-Scooter or e-Hoverboard in the Scrap Metal skip/container. e-Cycles, e-Scooters and e-Hoverboards are classed as electrical waste. In the first instance you should contact either the manufacturer or retailer of your e-Cycle/Scooter/Hoverboard. Manufacturers & retailers should offer a free take-back scheme. More information can be found on GOV.UK for e-Cycles and e-Scooters If your e-Cycle/Scooter/Hoverboard cannot be returned via a take-back scheme, they can be recycled at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres. However, we can only accept them providing you carry out the following procedure: Prior to visiting the recycling centre, remove the lithium battery from your e-Cycle/Scooter/Hoverboard. Due to health & safety concerns, you are not permitted to remove these at the recycling centre. Bring both your e-Cycle/Scooter/Hoverboard and the disconnected lithium battery to the recycling centre. Important - Dispose of the e-Cycle/Scooter/Hoverboard (minus the lithium battery) in the Small Domestic Appliance container/area. Important - Dispose of the lithium battery in the industrial battery box/container. Ask a recycling attendant onsite if unsure.
e-Cycles, e-Scooters & e-Hoverboards	Leisure & Sport	e-Cycles, e-Scooters & e-Hoverboards are classed as electrical waste please click here to view entry
Egg Boxes (Cardboard)	Food & Drink	Place in Blue paper and cardboard bin. Take to your nearest paper recycling point. Can be recycled at Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres.
Egg Boxes (Plastic)	Food & Drink	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.
Electrical Equipment (Washing machines, cookers, Fridges, Freezers, TVs, Dishwashers etc)	Electrical	Donate for reuse at Baldovie Reuse Hub. Can be recycled at both Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres. Use Bulky Uplift Service (chargeable).

A-Z Recycling Guide

Recycling if you live in a flat or tenement

Recycling points across the city

What can and cannot go in your bins

Dundee City Council