Overview
- The No1 Binman on TikTok advises taking crisp packets to supermarket soft‑plastics drop‑off points or specialist schemes such as TerraCycle.
- He lists other items that should not go in household recycling, including carrier bags, plastic film, bubble wrap, polystyrene and greasy pizza boxes.
- Collectors can refuse to empty bins that contain incorrect items, are too heavy, are overfilled or have extra bags placed beside them.
- Contamination can spoil entire loads and risk damage to sorting facilities, which is why strict checks are applied at the kerbside.
- Councils often place a sticker explaining a refusal, require removal of the wrong items before the next round and urge residents to check local rules.