A refuse collector has shared important advice on how to properly dispose of Easter egg packaging, urging households to avoid common recycling mistakes. Ashley, known as The No1 Binman on TikTok, posted a video explaining the correct methods for recycling Easter waste.
According to Ashley, the cardboard box of an Easter egg should go into the paper and cardboard recycling bin. He advises flattening and crushing the box to save space, and removing any plastic, polystyrene, or tape beforehand, as these materials belong in different bins.
The foil wrapping around the egg, if clean, should be placed in the plastic recycling bin. Ashley recommends scrunching smaller pieces into a ball at least the size of a golf ball to prevent them from being lost during sorting. However, if the foil is soiled, it must go into the general waste bin. He also suggests checking local council regulations, as some authorities may not accept foil.
Wrappers from chocolate bars that accompany Easter eggs should be disposed of in the general waste bin. Any leftover chocolate should be placed in the food waste bin.
Ashley emphasised that following these guidelines is important to avoid contaminating recycling and frustrating waste collection teams, who may refuse to collect incorrectly sorted recycling.
