Black bins and purple sacks
Your black bins and purple sacks are for most waste that doesn't go in recycling.
| Yes please | No thanks |
|---|---|
| Hardback books | Bricks and rubble |
| Pet bedding | Batteries |
| Crisp packets and sweet wrappers | Electrical items |
| Nappies | Chemicals and cleaning products |
| Plastic carrier bags | Garden waste and soil |
| Pots and pans | Paints and varnishes |
| Polystyrene | Light bulbs |
| Pyrex glassware | Wood and timber |
See the full list of what can go in your black bin or purple sacks
Food bins
Your food bin is for raw or cooked food waste only.
|
Yes please |
No thanks |
|---|---|
| Eggs and eggshells | Compostable cups or plates |
| Fruit and vegetable peelings | Liquids and oils |
| Leftovers and scraps | Packaging and plastic bags |
| Meat, fish, and bones | Non-food waste |
| Uneaten food |
Blue bins and boxes
Your blue bin or box is for glass, tin and plastic recycling only.
| Yes please | No thanks |
|---|---|
| Aerosols | Black plastic trays |
| Aluminium trays and foils | Bubble wrap or polystyrene |
| Cans and tins | Cartons and Tetra Paks |
| Glass bottles and jars | Crisps or sweet packets |
| Clear or coloured plastic bottles | Disposable coffee cups |
| Fruit tubs and punnets | Nappies |
| Plastic tubs including lids | Plastic bags |
| Yoghurt pots | Cling film |
| Hard plastics like toys or coat hangers |
See the full list of what can go in your blue bin or box
Red bins and boxes
Your red bin or box is for paper and card recycling only.
| Yes please | No thanks |
|---|---|
| Card and cardboard boxes | Cartons and Tetra Paks |
| Egg cartons | Disposable coffee cups |
| Envelopes | Plastic wrapping |
| Newspapers | Polystyrene |
| Magazines and leaflets | Shiny and coated paper |
| Plain card and paper | Soiled cardboard |
| Toilet roll tubes | Tissue paper |
| Wrapping paper (no coating) | Used tissues |
See the full list of what can go in your red bin or box
Green bins
Your green bin is for garden waste only.
| Yes please | No thanks |
|---|---|
| Branches (no more than 6cm thick) | Animal and pet waste |
| Flowers and plants | Peelings and food waste |
| Grass, leaves, and weeds | Plastic bags |
| Hedge clippings | Invasive weeds like ragwort |
| Tree bark and twigs | Soil and rubble |
See the full list of what can go in your green bin
You can check Kent County Council's list of where to get rid of items that can't go in any of your bins.