Remember that refuse (recycling) collection is Wednesday 7 Jan for HL & Christmas recycling tips

For Christmas recycling in Tonbridge & Malling (TMBC), you can recycle cardboard, paper wrapping (no glitter/foil), cards (no glitter), glass bottles/jars, plastic pots/tubs, tins/cans, clean foil, and food waste in your food caddy, but keep glittery items, plastic bags, polystyrene, and non-recyclable wrapping paper in your black bin. Flatten large boxes and put them out on collection day or use them as a container for extra paper/card. 

What to Recycle (Green Box/Caddy):

• Paper & Card: Cardboard boxes (flattened), paper wrapping (remove tape/ribbons), Christmas cards (no glitter/foil), newspapers, magazines.

• Food Waste: Leftovers, bones, scraps in your food caddy (orange lid).

• Glass: Bottles and jars (rinse, keep lids on or recycle separately if specified).

• Plastics: Bottles, pots, tubs (rinse).

• Metals: Tins, cans, sweet/biscuit tins, clean foil. 

What to Put in Your Black Bin (General Waste):

• Non-Recyclable Wrapping: Foil, glittery wrapping paper, cellophane, plastic-based wrapping.

• Decorations: Plastic/ceramic tree ornaments, ribbons, bows, sticky tape.

• Other: Polystyrene, plastic bags. 

Special Items:

• Christmas Trees: Take them to a Kent County Council Household Waste Recycling Centre(HWRC) for recycling. 

Key Tips:

• Rinse: Rinse food/drink containers before recycling.

• Check Labels: Ensure items are clean and dry where possible.

• Flatten Boxes: Helps save space in the bin.