See this recycling information in British Sign Language (BSL) here.
Type of Container | Materials |
Trolibocs (top box) or Green Bag
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Newspaper Office paper Magazines Junk mail White/coloured envelopes Directories Catalogues Greeting cards Grey/white card Books without spines or covers
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Trolibocs (middle box) or White Bag
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Plastic bottles Plastic containers and tubs Drink cartons TetraPaks Food and drink cans and tins Aerosols Foil
No plastic bags or wrappers, no hard plastic such as toys or washing up bowls.
Please rinse out before you recycle – squash your recycling to make more space.
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Trolibocs (bottom box) or Green Box
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Bottles and jars Brown cardboard Brown envelopes Toilet roll tubes
No broken glass – please wrap broken glass and crockery securely and put in your black bin.
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Food Waste Bin
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Meat Fish Bones Fruit Vegetables Pasta Bread Tea bags Kitchen paper Pet food
No pet waste.
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Battery Bag
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Household batteries Rechargeable batteries |
Textile Bag
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Clean clothing Shoes (tied in pairs) Handbags Belts
Please do not put bric a brac in your purple textile collection bag.
Call Crest for replacement purple bags on 01492 596783, or if you live in a rural area please call to book your collection.
Call Crest for replacement purple bags on 01492 596783.
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Small Electronics Bag
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Any small appliances that fit in the bag such as: Electronic toys Laptops Mobile phones CD/DVD players Consoles Shavers Hair dryers and straighteners
If you live in a rural area, please call Crest on 01492 596783 to book your collection.
Call Crest for replacement pink bags on 01492 596783.
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Refuse Bin
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Plastic bags and wrappers Plastic film Animal waste Crisp packets Polystyrene Nappies
Please wrap broken glass and crockery securely and put it in your black bin.
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If the collection crew notices an incorrect item in your Trolibocs (such as plastic film in the plastics box) this item will be left behind. If you are not sure which bin or container you should use or if you need advice on recycling, please contact the Advice Team or call 01492 575337.
You can also send a photo of any item you are not sure about to ERF@conwy.gov.uk , and we will let you know if it can be recycled.
Do you use a lot of nappies or incontinence products? Find out more information about our weekly Disposable Nappy and Incontinence Products Collection Service.
Needles and syringes must be taken to a needle exchange – ask your doctor if you do not have a sharps box.
If you have infectious clinical waste, please contact your community nurse to arrange a clinical waste collection by the Health Board.