Can you recycle magazines and catalogues?

Glossy magazines, catalogues and brochures are fully recyclable at kerbside — the gloss is a clay coating, not plastic, and mills handle it easily. Remove any free gifts, sample sachets or plastic wrap first. Charity shops, doctors' surgeries and care homes often welcome recent magazines for reuse.

Tips

• Remove cover-mounted gifts and plastic sleeves
• Donate recent issues before recycling

Which bin does it go in?

Recycling bin

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