Kerbside Recycling in North Dorset
Recycling collections are on a fortnightly basis.
When do you collect my recycling?
- View collection calendars for all areas in North Dorset
- Find out when your recycling collections are using My Local
What can I recycle?
We operate two different types of kerbside recycling collection systems in the district:
Kerbside Sort Recycling - Recycling is sorted at the kerbside into compartments in the vehicle Downloadable Sort Recycling Leaflet (pdf, 641kb) (opens in a new window)
Co-Mingled Recycling - Recycling is mixed into the vehicle and transported to a sorting facility Downloadable Co-Mingled Recycling Leaflet (pdf, 573kb) (opens in a new window)
Kerbside sort | Co-mingled | |
| Newspapers | Yes | Yes |
| Magazines | Yes | Yes |
| Junk mail | Yes | Yes |
| Envelopes | Yes | Yes |
| Greeting cards | No | No |
| Wrapping paper (paper only, no foil) | Yes | Yes |
| Catalogues and telephone directories | Yes | Yes |
| Food tins (washed and squash) | Yes | Yes |
| Drink cans (washed and squash) | Yes | Yes |
| Aerosol cans | Yes | Yes |
| Plastic bottles (washed and squash) | Yes | Yes |
| Glass Bottles | Yes | No |
| Glass Jars | Yes | No |
| Drinking glasses | No | No |
| Yoghurt pots, margarine or ice cream tubs | No | No |
| Plastic bags | No | No |
| Shredded paper | No | No |
| Plastic wrapping | No | No |
| Window envelopes | No | No |
| Aluminium foil | No | No |
| Cardboard | No | No |
If you are unsure which type of recycling you receive please contact Customer Services.
Making it easier for the crew
To make collections as quick and efficient as possible please:
Separate your recycling in your kerbside box
Wash and squash all plastic bottles, food cans and tins to save space
Keep paper dry by placing it in a plastic bag
Please do not put broken glass into your kerbside box
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When is my kerbside recycling collection
Download your kerbside recycling collection calendar.
- Bank Holiday Waste and Recycling in North Dorset
Waste and Recycling crews continue work as normal on all bank and public holidays, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day (or equivalent holiday).
