You can recycle most envelopes at home. They can also be taken to your local recycling centre (RC).
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Put in your recycling bin
- Paper envelopes
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Put in your general waste bin
- Padded envelopes, such as Jiffy bags, cannot be recycled due to the plastic lining inside.
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Which RC container
- For recyclable envelopes, use the mixed recycling container.
- For non-recyclable items, use the general waste container.
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Which RC accept this waste
All our recycling centres accept envelopes.
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Further information
Don't worry about removing the plastic windows on envelopes. These are removed in the recycling process.
- Last updated:
- 3 October 2023