All you need to know about recycling your waste
Find your nearest recycling centre
In 2007, Stirling Council residents recycled 44% of their household waste.
Recycling is the third of the traditional "3Rs": Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. It usually comes into play only after reducing waste and reusing materials are no longer options. Recycled materials are not waste, but are resources that can be used to make new products. Glass can be melted down and made into new bottles or jars; paper can be used to make other paper products; the aluminium or steel in cans contributes to new metal products that require less virgin materials to make.
Stirling Council provides a weekly household recycling collection service for paper, glass, cans, textiles and plastic bottles. A new leaflet Presenting the Ideal Recycling Box also can be downloaded.
Search for Recycling Points
In addition to your recycling box, materials can be taken to recycling centres and point (bring banks) located throughout the area. You can find the recycling centre nearest to you by using the postcode search.
Your Questions
What kind of glass can be recycled?
Many types of glass contain sulphur or are in other ways contaminated - and therefore can't be recycled at the usual recycling points. Greenhouses, window - panes, vehicle glass, Pyrex dishes, ornaments, vases and mirrors are unsuitable for the bins. Even drinking glasses can't be recycled with household glass. It is best to just recycle household glass jars (rinsed out and without the lid) and glass bottles.
And remember, no broken glass in your recycling box please.
Can I recycle envelopes?
Yes, we accept envelopes and they can be recycled.
Are there other ways to recycle?
Yes. There are 39 locations throughout the Stirling Council area where you can take a variety of household materials to be recycled. You can find out the closest recycling point to your home by using the postcode search feature above. Another good way is to use the national Sort It! site, maintained by the Scottish Waste Awareness Group.
Other household items can be recycled as follows:
- Plastic carrier bags can be taken to recycling points at most major supermarkets;
- Old toys, crockery, books and other household items that are still in good condition can be taken to charity shops;
- Old household IT equipment such as computer boxes, monitors, printers and scanners can be taken to Lower Polmaise Household Waste Recycling Centre
- Old sundry items such as telephones and answering machines can also be taken to Lower Polmaise Household Waste Recycling Centre
