Bin colours
What goes in the grey bin?
Usually: General waste in many areas, mixed recycling in some. Some councils use a grey bin with a coloured lid to mark recycling.
Grey bins are used for general waste by lots of councils, especially where newer bins have replaced older black ones. Some areas use a grey body with a blue, green or red lid to mark a recycling bin, so the lid colour often matters more than the body.
Tips for your grey bin
- Check the lid colour and any sticker on the lid before you fill it.
- If you have two grey bins, the one with a coloured lid is usually recycling.
Check what your council uses
Because colours vary, the only sure answer comes from your council. Enter your postcode to go straight to its bin pages.