Birmingham recycling & disposal
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Find the right disposal route for a household item. Each answer links to the Birmingham City Council guidance behind it.
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Direct answers to common Birmingham disposal questions.
Cardboard and paper
Plastic bottles
Plastic pots, tubs and trays
Cans, clean foil and aerosols
Glass bottles and jars
Drinking glasses, Pyrex and ceramics
Food waste
Milk, juice and Tetra Pak cartons
Pizza boxes and food-soiled paper
Plastic bags, film and wrappers
Polystyrene and black plastic trays
Hard plastic items
Batteries
Electrical items and light bulbs
Clothes and textiles
Furniture and reusable household goods
Garden waste
Building waste, soil and rubble
Paint, oils and hazardous materials
Corks and coat hangers