Recycling rules for Wrexham
Based on Wrexham published guidance · Last verified October 2026
Under Simpler Recycling, councils across England are standardising collections. Here's what currently goes in each bin in Wrexham.
Search what goes in your bins →Quick answers for Wrexham
Polystyrene: Usually general waste (UK-wide position)UK-wide, not council-specific
Across the UK, polystyrene is rarely collected at the kerbside and usually belongs in general waste. Wrexham's published guidance we hold doesn't list it.
Cardboard: Goes in your recycling bin
Blue sack.
Glass bottles and jars: Goes in your recycling bin
Black box.
Food waste: Wrexham has a separate food waste collection
Takes out of date/mouldy foods, fruit and veg, meat and fish and more.
Shredded paper: Goes in your recycling bin
Blue sack.
Tins and cans: Goes in your recycling bin
Green box.
Your bins in Wrexham, by colour
Container colours as published by Wrexham. Some homes get a different container. See the notes.
What goes in each bin
Recycling
Accepted
Green box:
- Plastic bottles · Green box
- Plastic pots · Green box
- Plastic trays · Green box
- Plastic tubs · Green box
- Cans · Green box
- Tins · Green box
- Aerosols · Green box
- Clean foil · Green box
- Metal lids · Green box
- Waxed food and drink cartons · Green box
Black box:
- Glass bottles · Black box
- Glass jars · please remove metal lids and put in the green box
Blue sack:
- Cardboard packaging · Blue sack
- Corrugated cardboard · Blue sack
- Junk mail · Blue sack
- Newspapers · Blue sack
- Magazines · Blue sack
- Catalogues · Blue sack
- Shredded paper · Blue sack
- Envelopes · Blue sack
- Cardboard egg boxes · Blue sack
Food Waste
Accepted
You can put most food waste in your caddy, including::
- Out of date/mouldy foods
- Fruit and veg
- Meat and fish
- Egg shells
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Uneaten food from your plate
Garden Waste
Accepted
What goes in my garden waste bin?:
- Grass cuttings
- Hedge and shrub prunings
- Twigs and small branches
- Weeds
- Plants
- Dead flowers
- Leaves and bark
Not accepted
No thanks!:
- Food waste
When are bins collected in Wrexham?
This page covers what goes in each bin. Collection days are set by the council and vary by street. See how to find your bin collection day, or browse streets by postcode to see schedules your neighbours have added.
Bank holidays, in Wrexham’s own words: “Easter, May, August, Christmas and New Year Collection days will change during this period.” See the council’s page →
In Wrexham’s own words: “We collect household waste on alternate weeks. Recycling containers and food waste are collected on a weekly basis – on the same day as your bin collection.”
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Frequently asked questions
What bin does cardboard go in Wrexham?
In Wrexham, cardboard packaging goes in your recycling bin. Blue sack.
What bin do glass bottles and jars go in Wrexham?
In Wrexham, glass bottles go in your recycling bin. Black box.
What bin does food waste go in Wrexham?
In Wrexham, food waste goes in your food waste bin. It takes out of date/mouldy foods, fruit and veg, meat and fish and more.
What bin does shredded paper go in Wrexham?
In Wrexham, shredded paper goes in your recycling bin. Blue sack.
What goes in the recycling bin in Wrexham?
Wrexham's recycling bin accepts plastic bottles, plastic pots, plastic trays, plastic tubs, cans, tins, and more. Green box.
What goes in the food waste bin in Wrexham?
Wrexham's food waste bin accepts out of date/mouldy foods, fruit and veg, meat and fish, egg shells, tea bags and coffee grounds, uneaten food from your plate, and more.
What goes in the garden waste bin in Wrexham?
Wrexham's garden waste bin accepts grass cuttings, hedge and shrub prunings, twigs and small branches, weeds, plants, dead flowers, and more.
What can't be recycled in Wrexham?
Items not accepted in Wrexham: food waste.
Helpful guides
Source: Wrexham council website. Check your council's site for the latest updates.
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