Which bin does it go in?

Search for an item to see which bin it goes in, using your council's rules. If it can't go in a bin, we'll show you where to take it.

Your council

Not chosen yet

Rules differ from council to council. Choose yours once.

Your bins

Bin colours vary by council. Choose yours to see its bins and their colours.

How it works

  1. Choose your council

    Pick it once and every answer after that uses its rules.

  2. Search or snap it

    Type the item here, or take a photo with the app.

  3. See where it goes

    Which bin, how to prepare it, or where to take it.

Explore

What's around you?

Recycling centres, take-back shops, charity shops and recycling banks in your council area, and what each one takes.

Some of the things they take:

  • Batteries
  • Small electricals
  • Textiles
  • Glass
  • Vapes
  • Medicines
  • Paint
  • Light bulbs
  • Cardboard

Open the map

Example map of recycling places in Oxford

Example: Oxford. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Snap it.
Sort it.

Take a photo and the app works out what it is. It reminds you the evening before bin day too.

Get it on Google PlayiPhone: coming soon

More about the app

The app's home screen: Hart District Council's bins with their next collection days, a reminder, and a search field. The app's answer for a cardboard box: Blue recycling bin, with Hart's note and three tips.

Good to know

Recycle This is made by Sustainable Design Studio. It isn't run by or endorsed by any council or the government. Councils change their services, so check anything important with your council.