The term “reduce, reuse, recycle” was popularised during the environmental movement in the 1970’s and has never been more relevant. However, there is some confusion around what can and can’t be recycled. Here’s a list of surprisingly recyclable vs non-recyclable household items. 

Recyclable Items:

• Office paper
• Phone books
• Paper grocery bags 
• Paper egg cartons 
• Jars 
• Skincare bottles (make sure they are completely empty)
• Bottles (clear, green, brown) 
• Aluminium cans 
• Scrap metal
• Tin cans
• Plastic soda and juice bottles 
• Some detergents and oils 
• Bottles 
• Milk jugs/bottles
• Wet cell auto batteries 
• Dry cell household batteries

Non-Recyclable Items:

• Soiled paper
• Wax or plastic-coated paper 
• Paper laminated with foil or plastic
• Used paper towels, tissues, napkins and plates 
• Magazines/catalogues
• Waxed cardboard 
• Waxed milk cartons 
• Soiled pizza or frozen food boxes 
• Light bulbs
• Window panes 
• Glassware (cups, glasses, plates, etc.)
• Mirrors
• Bottles, jars, lids with plastic liners 
• Cans used for chemicals or paint
• Aerosol spray cans 
• Oil contaminated with solvents 
• Grocery/plastic bags 
• Styrofoam (cups, plates, packing materials

Recycling doesn’t have to be difficult, knowing these simple recycling do’s and don’ts can make all the difference. At Bonza Bins we make rubbish removal easy. We accept almost any kind of waste and we have skip bins of any size to cater to your needs. 

Be sure to check with your local council about recycling as it may vary depending on where you live. For more information about our services, make sure to get in touch and order the best skip bins in Fremantle and the Southern Suburbs.