Moving out of halls and student houses for Christmas can result in a lot of waste. You might find yourself disposing of a lot of unwanted items! It’s important to dispose of this waste correctly - putting non-recyclable items in the recycling bin can result in the whole bag being sent to landfill. Ensure you’re disposing of waste properly as a flat/house. Bin bags need to be tied properly before putting in bins - otherwise all rubbish just falls out - and placed in outside bins, rather than placed next to it. If on campus your outside bins are full, simply check others that are nearby. Also ensure waste is always put in bin bags - loose litter thrown into outside bins has to then be picked out by the waste team by hand!

Check out our A-Z of waste for more detailed information about what to do with certain pieces of litter! If you have any queries or uncertainties, please contact us at sustainability@warwick.ac.uk

The following items can be put into recycling bins, if washed out properly and clean:

• Cardboard
• Paper
• Cartons such as juice and milk cartons
• Tins
• Plastics
• Foil
• Glass such as jars and bottles

 

Items that can’t be recycled:

• Food waste
• Polystyrene, such as the containers you get for chips etc
• Dirty packaging such as greasy pizza boxes
• Facemasks and plastic gloves
• Wipes and tissues
• Most coffee cups
• Soft plastic and metallic packaging e.g. wet cat food pouches

 

The following should be put in general waste bins:

• Food waste
• Polystyrene
• Plastic bags and cling films
• Face masks and gloves
• Wipes and tissues

 

Items that shouldn’t be put in general waste bins:

• Glass
• Knives and scissors
• Batteries
• Small electrical items

 

Items that should go in the Sharps Bins:

• Knives and scissors
• Broken glass
• Tin lids