Answers to the sticker activity

Which bin sticker sheet answers

You've tested your rubbish and recycling knowledge, now it's time for the answers!

If you got everything right, your sheet should look something like the picture. Click here for a copy you can download and save.(PDF, 369KB)

Don't worry if you put something in the wrong bin. We know it can be confusing, and some of these items are quite tricky!

Did you notice that some of the bottles still have liquid in them? Make sure you pour out any liquid and scrape out bits of food before putting your recycling in the bin.

Here's a list of all the items so you can check your answers. You can also learn more about what goes in each bin here.

Item Where does it go?
Aerosol can Recycling bin (make sure it's empty first) 
Apple core Food and garden bin or compost bin 
Bag of garbage Garbage bin
Bag of recycling Garbage bin. (Even better, take the recycling out and put it in the recycling bin, and put the plastic bag in the garbage bin!)
Beer bottle Recycling bin
Branches Food and garden bin or compost bin
Bread slice Food and garden bin
Can Recycling bin (be careful, the lid may be sharp) 
Cardboard box Recycling bin 
Cereal box Recycling bin 
Detergent bottle Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!)
Drink can Recycling bin 
Glass jar Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!) 
Glass/Pyrex jug Garbage bin. (Only glass bottles and jars are recyclable. Broken drinking glasses and other kinds of glass should be wrapped in newspaper and put in the garbage bin. If they're not broken, donate them to someone who can use them!)
Leaves Food and garden bin or compost bin
Meat Food and garden bin
Milk carton Garbage bin (these are made of layers of cardboard and plastic, and sometimes aluminium, making them difficult to recycle)
Milk jug (plastic) Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!)
Nappy Garbage bin
Newspapers Recycling bin 
Plastic bag Garbage bin 
Plastic bottle Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!) 
Plastic tub Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!) 
Shampoo bottles Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!)
Sticks Food and garden bin or compost bin 
Tea bag Garbage bin. (Tea bags are often made with plastic lining and have a staple, string and tag that don't break down in compost.)
Tomato Food and garden bin or compost bin 
Water bottle Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!)
Wine bottle Recycling bin (leave the lid on – it will also be recycled!) 
Yoghurt container Recycling bin 
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