Paper Waste
A small number of Perth and Kinross residents receive a
paper waste only collection from their blue-lidded bin. If you are
not sure what service you receive please check the
post code
finder.
The average household produces 300kg of recyclable waste paper
either by reading newspapers and magazines, using office paper or
just receiving junk mail.
Your blue lidded wheelie bin allows you to collect and store
your waste paper. Please place the contents of junk mail,
magazines, brochures, newspapers and office quality paper only in
your blue lidded wheelie bin.
Please do not place envelopes, plastic wrapping, cardboard or
aluminium cans in your blue lidded wheelie bin and don't use
plastic bags or liners.
What kind of paper can go in the bin?
Junk mail, magazines, brochures, newspapers, telephone
directories and office quality paper.
What cannot be placed in the bin?
Cardboard, plastic wrapping, aluminium cans, plastic bags and
liners.
How often will my bin be emptied?
Every four weeks.
When do I put my bin out?
Please see your calendar for details of your collection date
each month. Please take your bin to the kerbside by 7.30 am on the
morning of the collection with the lid fully closed.
Where do I place my bin for collection?
Wheel your bin to the normal collection point unless otherwise
stated.
Will I still be able to put my paper out in a plastic bag for
collection?
No. Only paper presented in a blue lidded wheelie bin will be
uplifted.
Will there still be a kerbside collection for aluminium
cans?
No there will be no kerbside collection for aluminium cans. You
can recycle them at most
Recycling Centres or
Recycling Points.
Will this paper collection affect my domestic waste
collection?
No. But you should see a reduction in you general waste.
How big is the paper recycling bin?
The paper recycling bins are the same size as your general waste
bin (240ltr). If you currently have the smaller size of blue lidded
bin and would like the larger container please contact The Customer
Service Centre on 01738 476476.
How can I reduce my junk mail?
You can easily reduce your junk mail by registering your address
with the Mailing Preference
Service. This is a free service, please follow the links to
the and fill in the online
form.
