Paper
Recycle at home
Recycle out of home
Yes, Paper can be recycled at some out of home recycling points.
Which paper items can be recycled?
Clean paper that is free from grease, oil, glitter or foil;
Computer and shredded paper (in small quantities);
Envelopes, including those with a window;
Magazines, brochures, leaflets, junk mail, telephone directories and catalogues;
Newspapers and supplements.
Which paper items can’t be recycled?
Brown paper – this should be recycled with card because it causes brown flecks in new paper;
Hygiene/sanitary products, e.g. nappies, wipes or sanitary towels;
Non-paper gift wrap or bags, e.g. foil-based gift wrapping;
Paper that is stained with foodstuffs, grease, paint or dirt, e.g. kids paintings, greaseproof or baking paper;
Used tissues and kitchen towel;
Sticky papers e.g. Post-it notes, sticky labels or paper tape;
Wet wipes, cotton wool or make-up pads;
Wallpaper;
Train, tube or event tickets, which have metallic strips on them;
Scratch cards;
Photographs and negatives.
Good to know
Plastic wrapping from newspapers and magazines – this can be recycled with plastic bags at larger supermarkets.