A-Z Recycling Guide
Not sure if you can recycle an item?
Browse our A–Z Recycling Guide to find the most common household items accepted through Warren Shire's kerbside recycling service.
Remember: Always Check Before You Chuck
Your yellow-lid recycling bin includes a handy guide on the inside of the lid showing the most common items that can and can't be recycled.
Browse the A–Z Guide
Select a letter below to find the item you're looking for and learn how to recycle it correctly.
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Aerosol Cans GOOD SORT
Make sure the can is completely empty. Leave the cap off (if removable) and place loose in the bin.
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Aluminium Cans GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse and place loose in the bin.
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Aluminium Foil GOOD SORT
Scrunch into a ball about the size of a tennis ball before placing loose in the bin.
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Animal Waste NOT THIS BIN
Place in your general waste bin.
B
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Batteries NOT THIS BIN
Do not bin. Recycle household batteries at Warren Shire Library.
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Beer Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse and place loose in the bin. Remove lids.
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Bleach Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse and place loose in the bin with lid removed.
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Books GOOD SORT
Can go in recycling, or consider donating if in good condition.
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Bread Bags NOT THIS BIN
Soft plastic; tangles equipment. Place in general waste.
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Bubble Wrap NOT THIS BIN
Soft plastic; keep out to prevent contamination.
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Cardboard GOOD SORT
Keep clean and dry, flatten boxes and place loose in the bin.
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Cereal Boxes GOOD SORT
Remove plastic liner and place cardboard box loose in the bin.
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Clothing NOT THIS BIN
Donate if good condition; otherwise check Recycle Mate.
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Coffee Cups NOT THIS BIN
Takeaway cups have plastic lining; place in general waste.
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Coffee Pods NOT THIS BIN
Check Recycle Mate for recycling programs.
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Cooking Oil NOT THIS BIN
Do not pour in bin; check Recycle Mate for disposal.
D
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Detergent Bottles GOOD SORT
Rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
E
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Egg Cartons GOOD SORT
Ensure empty and clean before placing loose in the bin.
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Electronic Waste NOT THIS BIN
Specialist recycling required; check Recycle Mate.
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Envelopes GOOD SORT
Place loose in the bin with paper and cardboard.
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Foil Trays GOOD SORT
Remove food, rinse if needed and place loose in the bin.
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Food Cans GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse and place loose in the bin.
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Food Scraps NOT THIS BIN
Contaminates recycling; place in general waste.
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Frozen Food Bags NOT THIS BIN
Soft plastic; place in general waste or check Recycle Mate.
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Glass Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lids and place loose in the bin.
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Green Waste NOT THIS BIN
Compost at home or place in general waste.
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Greeting Cards GOOD SORT
Plain paper cards only; glitter/foil cards go in general waste.
H
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Hair Spray Cans GOOD SORT
Ensure completely empty, remove cap and place loose in the bin.
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Ice Cream Containers GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Jam Jars GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Juice Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Juice Cartons GOOD SORT
Ensure empty, rinse and place loose in the bin.
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Light Globes NOT THIS BIN
Requires specific disposal; check Recycle Mate.
M
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Magazines GOOD SORT
Place loose in the bin with paper and cardboard.
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Meat Trays GOOD SORT
Remove absorbent pads, rinse and place loose in the bin.
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Medicines NOT THIS BIN
Take to local pharmacy for RUM program.
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Milk Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Milk Cartons GOOD SORT
Ensure empty, rinse and place loose in the bin.
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Nappies NOT THIS BIN
Place in general waste.
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Needles & Syringes NOT THIS BIN
Never place in any kerbside bin; use approved service.
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Newspapers GOOD SORT
Keep clean and dry, place loose in the bin.
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Paint Tins NOT THIS BIN
Specialist disposal required; check Recycle Mate.
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Paper GOOD SORT
Clean, dry paper goes loose in the bin.
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Paper Bags GOOD SORT
Ensure clean and empty, place loose in the bin.
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Paper Towels NOT THIS BIN
Often contaminated; place in general waste.
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Pet Food Cans GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse and place loose in the bin.
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Pizza Boxes GOOD SORT
Clean boxes only. If greasy or containing food scraps, place in general waste.
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Plastic Bags NOT THIS BIN
Soft plastic; place in general waste or check Recycle Mate.
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Plastic Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Plastic Containers GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse and place loose in the bin.
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Polystyrene NOT THIS BIN
Place in general waste or check Recycle Mate.
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Rice Bags NOT THIS BIN
Soft plastic; place in general waste or check Recycle Mate.
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Sauce Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Shampoo Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Soft Plastics NOT THIS BIN
Do not bin; they tangle equipment.
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Tea Bags NOT THIS BIN
Compost if possible; otherwise place in general waste.
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Tissues NOT THIS BIN
Place in general waste.
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Toothpaste Tubes NOT THIS BIN
Place in general waste or check Recycle Mate.
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Vegemite Jars GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Vinegar Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Wine Bottles GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
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Wrapping Paper GOOD SORT
Plain paper only. Foil, glitter or coated paper belongs in general waste.
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Yoghurt Containers GOOD SORT
Empty, rinse, remove lid and place loose in the bin.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Our A–Z Guide covers the most common household items accepted through Warren Shire's kerbside recycling service.
For those harder-to-place household items, check Recycle Mate to find out what goes where.
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