A-Z Recycling Guide

We understand it can be a little confusing knowing which items can or cannot be recycled, what you should do with them or which bin to use. To help make things easier, we’ve put together an A-Z guide for residents that provides guidance on what to do when disposing of items.​

Recycling if you live in a flat or tenement

Bring Sites have been provided to make it easier for residents living in flats and tenements in Dundee to recycle. Please be considerate of others when using these facilities.

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Recycling points across the city

Recycling points are smaller in scale and have a more limited number of bins than Recycling Centres. However, they are sited in locations throughout Dundee.

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What can and cannot go in your bins

Grey (General Waste) Blue (Paper & Cardboard) Burgundy (Metals, plastics, cartons) Green Caddies (Food Waste) Brown (Garden Waste)

Recycle for Dundee

Click on a letter or use the category filter to search for your item.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y
Title Category Guidance More Info
Pizza Boxes (Take Away) Food & Drink
  • Not currently recycled (grease and oils from food contaminate the cardboard making it difficult to recycle)
  • Do not place in Blue paper and cardboard recycling bin.
  • Place in Grey non-recyclable waste bin.
Plant pots (Plastic) Garden / Organics
Plasterboard (gypsum board) Special / Hazardous
  • We do not accept plasterboard at our Household Waste Recycling Centres
  • Residents should not place plasterboard in household waste bins, recycling bins or mixed construction waste skips
  • Plasterboard contains gypsum and requires specialist disposal. If disposed of incorrectly or mixed with biodegradable waste, it can produce harmful gases (hydrogen sulphide) and pose environmental risks.
  • Please contact a licensed waste management company that accepts plasterboard for disposal or recycling.
  • If building, renovation or repair work is being carried out by a builder or contractor, they should arrange the safe and legal disposal of any plasterboard waste generated as part of the work.
Plastic film (commonly found on fruit pots, ready meals, salad bowls etc) Food & Drink
  • Not currently recycled.
  • Do not place in Burgundy recycling bins. 
  • Place in Grey non-recyclable waste bin.
Polystyrene & Other Plastic Packaging Storage & Packaging
Pots, Pans & Trays (Metal) Food & Drink
Pouches (Pet food, baby food, sauces etc) Food & Drink
  • Not currently recycled.
  • Do not place in Burgundy or Blue recycling bins.
  • Place in Grey non-recyclable waste bin.
Prams & Strollers Baby
Printer Ink & Toner Electrical
PVC / UPVC doors, window frames or sheets Special / Hazardous
  • These materials are NOT accepted at the Riverside or Baldovie recycling centres.
  • PVC contains dangerous chemical additives including phthalates, lead, cadmium etc.
  • If possible, return PVC materials to your original supplier for reuse or disposal.
  • Alternatively, for safe disposal please contact a specialist waste disposal company search online