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What can I put in each bin or box?

Green recycling box
Small and large food caddy
Black landfill bin

Green Recycling box

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Paper, newspapers, magazines, Yellow pages, junk mail - no need to remove windows.
Glass bottles and jars - no lids.
Tins and cans - please rinse and ensure there are no sharp edges.
Aerosols - empty.
Clothes/textiles- clean and dry.
Aluminium Foil- clean and dry please.
Used household batteries - in bags supplied - please contact us should you require any more bags.
Plastic bottles - Shampoo, bleach, drinks and milk bottles. If its bottle shaped we can take it.

Small and large food caddy

Line the small caddy with a compostable bag or newspaper and keep indoors, please do not use plastic bags.
Once full, place the wrapped contents into the large food caddy and leave out on collection day to be emptied.

Food Waste - comprising:
Meat and fish - raw and cooked, including bones.
Uneaten food from plates and dishes.
All dairy products, such as eggs and cheese.
Raw and cooked vegetables and fruit.
Breads, cakes and pastries.
Rice, pasta and beans.
Tea bags and coffee grounds.

Note: Please do not put any liquids in your food caddy

Black Landfill bin

Place in your black bin anything that can not go in the recycling box or food caddy. We do not collect garden waste, rubble or items that could be considered harmful in the landfill bin. If unsure please call our Customer Service Team on 01395 571515 or email us at csc@eastdevon.gov.uk.

Note: We do not collect any waste that is not contained in the EDDC landfill bin.

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Page last updated on 24 May 2012