Update 30 October 2025
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the trial. The trial has proven to be extremely successful and importantly will help shape the nationwide rollout of the collection of plastic bags and wrapping.
We are now able to extend plastic bags and wrapping recycling to more households in the District.
The expansion of this service will be done in phases (starting in November 2025) and our crews will place a sticker on your grey wheeled bin to let you know when you can start to recycle plastic bags and wrapping in your pink sack mixed with your other recycling. Residents who don't have a wheelie bin will be sent a letter to let them know when they are enrolled onto the service.
What types of plastic bags and wrapping can be recycled?
- All plastic bags - carrier bags, Salad/fruit/vegetable bags, frozen food bags, bread bags, cereal bags and flower bags
- Confectionary wrappers - chocolate, sweet, biscuit, cake, ice cream and chewing gum wrappers
- Foil lined packaging - crisp packets, snack packets and coffee bags
- Chilled food wrapping - cheese, fish and meat wrapping
- Outer layer bags and wrapping - multipack wrapping, toilet and kitchen roll wrapping and magazine and newspaper wrapping
- Pouches - detergent and cleaning pouches only
- Plastic film and sleeves - removeable film lids and plastic sleeves from bottle and jars
- Bubble wrap and cling film
- Fruit and vegetable net bags
We can not accept the following:
- Pet food and food pouches
- Balloons
- Blister packs, pills and tablet packaging
- Crisp tubes
- Disposable masks and gloves
- Foam or polystyrene
- Plastic straws and cutlery
If your pink sacks are not collected you can report a missed collection here.