Did you know you can recycle cartons (known as Tetra Pak) in your green recycling box/middle box in Wrexham as part of our weekly recycling service?
Cartons can go in your green recycling box or middle wheelie box. We no longer have the carton/Tetra Pak banks at the recycling centres, so please recycle all your cartons in your green recycling box or middle wheelie box (with your plastics and cans) as part of the weekly service.
Cllr David A Bithell, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Environment, said: “We’re reminding residents that cartons can be recycled easily as part of the weekly recycling service. Just put all your juice, milk and food cartons in your green recycling box (or middle wheelie box) alongside your plastics and cans, and we’ll recycle them for you.”
What other things can be recycled as part of the weekly recycling service?
Plastics
ANY type of plastic bottles, ALL plastic food trays, plastic pots and plastic tubs can be recycled as part of the weekly recycling service.
These include:
- Yoghurt pots
- Butter/margarine tubs
- Ready meal trays
- Shampoo bottles
- Shower gel bottles
- Bathroom/kitchen cleaner bottles (including trigger spray ones)
- Fruit punnets (but not the film or bubble wrap)
- The clear containers Chinese/Indian food often come in
- Milkshake bottles
- Meat trays
- Ice cream tubs
- Large chocolate tubs (Quality Street, Celebrations etc)
Just please make sure these are clean and free from any food or drink residue when you recycle them.
Papers
Things that can be recycled in your kerbside paper and cardboard recycling include:
- Brown parcel paper
- Cardboard
- Catalogues
- Greeting cards without embellishments such as glitter or foil
- Photocopier paper
- Directories
- Envelopes (with or without windows)
- Leaflets
- Magazines
- Newspapers and supplements
Food waste
We know there can be a lot to remember, but staying on top of what can go in your food caddy really helps us out. Some of these things include:
- Fruit and veg – raw and cooked
- Fruit peel – from watermelon, oranges, apples etc.
- Meat and fish – raw and cooked
- Bones and eggshells
- Rice, pasta, cereal and noodles
- Bread, cakes, pastries and biscuits
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Cheese, eggs and yogurts
- Beans, nuts, pulses and seeds
- Uneaten food from your plate
- Wooden cutlery
For a full list of things you can recycle, take a look at our website.
When are my bins collected? Check your bin day and sign up for reminders.
Some handy tips to keep your food caddy fresh in warm weather – Wrexham Council News
