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Dorset Council Recycling Guide

Information verified January 2025

Dorset Council Recycling — What Goes Where

Green Bin — Mixed Dry Recycling

Keep items clean and loose — don't bag them in plastic bags inside the bin.

Food Caddy — Weekly

Items Not Accepted Kerbside

Electronics, textiles, batteries, paint, and bulky items all need to go to a recycling centre or specialist collection.

Got items the bins won't take?

TipRun collects electronics, furniture, paint, and more. From £40.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the green bin Dorset?

Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles/tubs/trays, tins, cans, glass bottles and jars. Keep items clean and loose, don't put them in plastic bags.

Does Dorset Council collect textiles?

Not kerbside. Take textiles to charity shops, textile banks, or recycling centres.

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