White sack for paper
We provide a white sack for you to recycle paper items, such as newspapers and magazines, and high quality card, such as birthday and Christmas cards (without glitter).
You can check what you can put in your white sack for paper by looking at our list.
If you can't find the item you want to dispose of in this list, you can search by item instead.
| Item | Bin, box or sack |
|---|---|
| Books | White sack for paper |
| Brochures | White sack for paper |
| Catalogues (with cover removed if they're plastic or cardboard) | White sack for paper |
| Junk mail | White sack for paper |
| Newspapers and magazines | White sack for paper |
| Paper | White sack for paper |
| Phone directories and Yellow Pages | White sack for paper |
| Shredded paper | White sack for paper |
| White envelopes (with or without windows) | White sack for paper |
| Wrapping paper (not foil-based or glittery) | White sack for paper |
Collection
We collect the white sack for paper every two weeks. You can check your collection dates by entering your postcode or address.
Replacement sacks
You can order a new white sack for paper online if yours is missing or damaged.
You can also use other bags for your paper, as long as they are clear so that we can see what they contain. You need to put these bags out on your normal paper collection day.
What happens to your paper
You can find out more about what happens to your recycling.