Blue bins

What happens to your blue bin waste

Blue bin recyclables are sent to a recycling processor and sorted into different material streams -

  • paper
  • cardboard
  • glass
  • plastic
  • aluminium cans
  • steel cans

They can then be made into new products.

Where your plastic recycling waste goes

The plastic pots, tubs and trays are sent for recycling. You can find out more at WasteDataFlow.

young girl holding blue bag of recycling

New waste management schemes

From March 2026, recycling will be easier and more consistent across England. The new Simpler Recycling system means everyone, whether at home, work, or school, will be able to recycle the same materials.

Simpler Recycling