Shredded paper does not go in the recycling bin. Confidential documents need to be disposed of securely.
Shredded paper can be disposed of in your mixed recycling bin or (blue) bag. If you produce larger quantities of paper/cardboard its better to segerate it and get a paper/cardboard recycling bin rather than put it in mixed recycling.
Take it to a paper bank; Add it to your home compost; No coloured or glossy paper which can contain chemicals that are harmful to plants; Place some in the bottom of your food waste recycling bin to soak up any liquid and help prevent dripping (again no coloured or glossy paper!); Throw in your rubbish bin.
The majority of recycling centres don't accept small strips or bits of paper. The large-scale recycling facilities use large screens to dry pulp paper on, where small paper pieces fall through the screens. If you put paper shreds in an office or home recycling bin, they will most likely end up in landfill.
Shredded paper can also be placed in the council provided recycling bin (yellow lid), however it must be placed in a paper bag first. This prevents littering in the street if paper falls out, and also assists in the sorting process.
Please put dog waste in your general waste bin. Bag it first and then put it the bin. Do not put dog waste in your food and garden bin at home.
What you can put in your green waste bin. Other organic material, including paper towel, tissues, serviettes, shredded paper, hair and animal feathers, soiled cardboard.
Can I recycle wrapping paper? A lot of wrapping paper can be recycled - as long as any bows,ribbons and sticky tape are removed. The only paper that you can't recycle is foil or glittery paper, which unfortunately needs to go into your general waste bin.
Shredded paper, sticky notes and other small pieces of paper can go in your green bin.
Shredded paper does not go in the recycling bin. Confidential documents need to be disposed of securely.
Can shredded paper be recycled through regular recycling? It sure can! The simplest and easiest way to dispose of shredded paper is through the standard council recycling bin regime.
Some fun things you can make with papier mache include seedling pots, hanging lanterns, bowls, bracelets, Christmas ornaments & more. Shredded paper makes great bedding for a variety of animals. If you are handy with a sewing machine you can create a dog or cat bed and use the shredded paper as the stuffing.
What about shredded newsprint? Except for colored and glossy paper, which might contain some toxic heavy metals, newsprint and other paper is safe to use as mulch or in compost. In fact, one study revealed that paper had less toxic material than straw or grass!
If you must shred paper, please put small amounts into other cardboard or paper items such as cereal boxes or paper envelopes before putting into your yellow lidded recycling bin. You can also send your confidential documents for safe shredding and recycling to Send and Shred.
Compost piles need both high-carbon organic items, called “brown” items, and high-nitrogen organic items, called “green” items. Carbon and nitrogen are both compounds essential to life. Paper fits into the “brown” category, as do: Branches and twigs.
You should also never consider flushing dog poo that has been bagged down the toilet as the bags will not break down and instead create severe blockages in the sewage system. The Forestry Commission promotes a 'stick and flick' method for dealing with waste in the woods.
Australia has strict standards on animal products used for composting. Please dispose of pet poo in your normal rubbish bin.
Shredded paper from a paper shredder can be recycled and used to make great mulch around trees and shrubs as well as in your garden. Shredded paper also provides warmth, protection, and nutrients for the plant's roots.