Can you recycle artificial grass?

Artificial turf is polyethylene pile bonded to a latex backing, usually with sand infill — practically unrecyclable in the UK today. Cut into manageable rolls for the recycling centre's general container. Offcuts get reused for pet areas and mats.

Tips

• Offer usable offcuts locally before binning

Which bin does it go in?

General waste at the recycling centre — mixed plastics and latex backing defeat recycling.

Before throwing it away, see reuse, repair and donation routes.

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