Your one-stop guide for disposing of your waste correctly

  • What can go in your blue recycling bin

    This is the latest issue of Highland Council guidelines on what we can put into our recycling.

    Please note that depending on the recycling centre capacities, this list varies from county to county. This list works for us in Caithness.

    Check the list of items
    Recycling bin

  • CO-OP Soft Plastic Collection

    In Caithness, we can recycle soft plastic at all Co-Op stores. Simply put your soft plastic waste into receptacles.

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    plastic bag

  • Recycling Centre

    Quite a lot of things that we should not or cannot put into our general waste bin can be taken to our local recycling centre. Please check their working hours and list of items accepted before going.

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Still unsure? Go to the website Recycle Now to check any individual item and how it can be best disposed of, at any location in UK.

Think twice before binning your stuff. According to Zero Waste Scotland, over 65% of all household waste that currently goes to landfill in the Highlands, could be repaired or reused.

In this map you will be able to find all recycling points/drop-off points for responsible disposal of various categories of your waste and all local charity shops where you can donate things which can still be repaired and reused.