Paper

Can I recycle it?

Paper is generally collected as part of your kerbside recycling collection - however some will need to be disposed of in your black bag rubbish. Please check the lists before you recycle.

Which container?

Household paper bag (blue)

• Brochures
• Junk mail
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Printed paper
• Shredded paper
• Utility bills

Cardboard bag (orange)

• Brown paper
• Coloured paper
• Paper plates
• Thermal paper/Till Receipts
• Wallpaper
• Wrapping paper

General black bag rubbish

• Paper coffee cups
• Glossy paper
• Laminated paper
• Paper napkins
• Paper towel sheets
• Photographic paper
• Waxed paper

When is my collection day?

Check your collection day

Useful information

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC)

We have 14 Household Waste and Recycling Centres across Cornwall. You can find opening times and a list of accepted items for each site using the button below.

Find out more about HWRCs

You can find your nearest HWRC by entering you postcode on our My Area page. 

You need to book a slot to visit some sites.

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