Recycling: questions and Band 8 answers

Yes, definitely. In my flat, we have separate bins for plastic, paper, and general waste, so it is quite straightforward. I always make sure to rinse out milk cartons and food containers before chucking them into the recycling.

Mostly everyday packaging like cardboard boxes from home deliveries, glass jars, and aluminium cans. I also try to take worn-out batteries to a collection box at my local supermarket, as you should not just bin them with standard household rubbish.

Not really, to be honest. Back then, people were not nearly as mindful about waste, so everything pretty much went into one single dustbin. I only started getting into the habit when my primary school launched a paper-saving campaign.

Overall, yes, because the local council provides colour-coded wheelie bins and collects them every fortnight. Having said that, it can be a bit of a hassle if you have bulky items like old electronics, since the nearest amenity site is quite far.

I suppose so, especially old clothes and textiles. At the moment, I tend to hoard worn-out t-shirts or use them as cleaning rags, but I would love to see more convenient drop-off points for fabric recycling in my neighbourhood.