It is vital to know which bins to use to avoid waste building up between collection days. There are many rules for bins, which can vary depending on where you live. Most homes have food, recycling and general waste bins.
Where to put empty crisp packets
Ashley, who posts advice on his No1 Binman account, explained that crisps packets should not go in the recycling bin. He urged: “People put crisps packets in their recycling bin; don’t do it, people.”
The binman explained: “They can be recycled, but just not in your recycling bin at home. If you want to recycle them, go to the supermarket. Most supermarkets have it [recycling points] at the exit, some at the entry, it depends on the supermarket.
“You do not recycle them in your household bin unless your council is different to everyone else’s; do check. Put them in your general waste bin if any, and not in your plastic bin because it will be rejected.”
Ensure our latest recycling headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings
How to recycle crisp packets
Recycle Now said: “Crisp packets are not currently recyclable in home recycling collections but can be recycled along with plastic bags and wrapping at selected retailers.”
You can use the Recyle Now website to find retailers that accept recycling. Most of the major supermarkets take part in the scheme.
What plastic can be recycled?
According to Recyle Now, the following items can be taken to plastic carrier bag collection points:
- All plastic bags, except biodegradable or compostable bags
- Bread bags
- Breakfast cereal liners
- Delivery bags
- Dry cleaning bags
- Frozen food bags
- Magazine and newspaper wrappers
- Multi-pack wrapping
- Plastic marked as low-density polyethylene (LDPE) – resin ID code 4
- Toilet roll wrapping
- Fruit and Vegetable Nets
- Coffee Pouches
Some major supermarkets also accept the following:
- Baby, pet food, detergent and cleaning pouches
- Biscuits and chocolate wrapping
- Cheese, fish and meat wrapping
- Cling film
- Crisp and sweet bags
- Plastic film lids
- Bubble wrap
- Salad, pasta, and rice bags
