Paper

Paper is a common material used for all sorts of items and is very easy to recycle provided it is clean and not wet.

Reduce

Reduce unwanted junk mail by joining the Mail Preference Service MPS

Avoid printing if you can

Use both sides of a sheet of paper

Use a small home white-board or chalk-board for writing to-do-lists

Buy reusable wrapping paper alternatives

Reuse

Use wrapping again

Use for various arts and crafts

Recycle - in your household recycling bin

You can place the following in your recycling bin: books, catalogues, directories, envelopes, junk mail, letters, magazines, newspapers, office paper, wrapping paper.

Shredded paper is accepted in your kerbside recycling as long as it is contained in a clear bag. When we collect your recycling, if the shredded paper is loose, this might allow the shredded paper to blow down the street which would be very difficult to clean up. Please only shred personal or sensitive information and don't forget to tie the clear bag. Paper that is not shredded is easier to collect, transport, sort and recycle.

Refuse bin

The following should be placed in your in your refuse bin: baking paper, kitchen roll paper, metallic wrapping paper, paper tissues, plastic coated paper (this paper doesn't easily tear), plastic laminated paper, wet paper.