Why can I put things like crisp packets and cat food pouches in the blue lidded bin?
These items are made of a combination of foil and plastic and as the components cannot be separated they cannot be recycled and should go in the grey lidded bin. If in doubt whether or not something is made of foil only or a mixture of foil and plastic, scrunch it in your hand. If the object springs back into shape, it is a mixture and not recyclable; if it stayed screwed up, it is pure foil and can be recycled in the blue lidded bin. Back to top.
