Plastics
In 2009 Sustainability introduced plastic bottle recycling. The bottles are collected along with the cans in designated bins. These bins are located throughout the University, usually in communal areas such as cafeterias and staff kitchens.
If you would like to have a can and plastic bottle bin please contact Sustainability-estates@bristol.ac.uk
In January 2010 we expanded the range of plastics that can be recycled to include
| Plastic type | Examples |
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Drink bottles
Clean meal trays |
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Detergent bottles
Milk bottles Washing up bottles |
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Bottle caps
Straws Yogurt Pots Margarine Tubs |
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Plastic cutlery
Plastic cups Meat trays |
It is currently not possible to recycle expanded Polystyrene****, flexible films or PVC
Please ensure that all food tubs are rinsed and bottles and cups are empty before placing them in the recycling bins.
If you would like to download a poster to promote the plastic recycling scheme visit our poster bank
For information on laboratory plastic recycling please refer to lab plastics disposal guidance
