Paper

Which paper items can be recycled?

• Brown paper - this should be recycled with card not paper because it causes brown flecks in new paper

• Clean paper - paper is a valuable recyclable material but only when it is clean

• Computer paper

• Confidential shredded paper (Top tip: place in an envelope keep it together!)

• Envelopes, including those with a window

• Magazines, brochures, leaflets, junk mail, telephone directories and catalogues

• Newspapers and supplements

Which paper items can't be recycled?

• Brown paper - this should be recycled with card not paper because it causes brown flecks in new paper

• Hygiene and sanitary products such as nappies, wipes or sanitary towels

• Non-paper gift wrap or bags, e.g. foil-based gift wrapping

• Paper that is stained with foodstuffs, grease, paint or dirt, e.g. kids paintings, greaseproof or baking paper

• Tissues or used paper towel

• Sticky papers, e.g. Post-it notes, sticky labels or paper tape

• Wet wipes, cotton wool or make up pads

• Wallpaper