What happens to your rubbish?
- How recycled rubbish is used to make new products
- Expert advice on minimising the amount of rubbish your household creates
- Advice on what items can and can't be recycled
- Where does your rubbish go when it leaves your home?
What's in this guide
Non-recyclable rubbish
Less than half of all rubbish is recycled – find out what happens to rubbish that's not recycled
Recycled rubbish
Your guide to what happens to waste that's put out for recycling
What happens to your recycling?
Follow the typical journey of a plastic bottle when it's sent to landfill or for recycling