Can I put envelopes in the green recycle bag for collection?

Answer 1

HI there,
It depends on where you live according to what I read.

How should I recycle my envelopes?
Firstly check that your local authority can accept them through their website or by giving them a ring. Then put them in the bags or boxes provided for kerbside collection, or deposit them in the appropriate recycling bank at your nearest centre.

There are some local authorities where envelopes are not collected. This is because although the paper the envelopes are made from can be recycled, some paper mills cannot process the glues which are present in envelopes.

What are they made from?
Envelope Envelopes are made from paper and glue, and often have plastic address panes. Padded envelopes are made with thicker paper and then padded with plastic and/or other filler materials such as shredded.

Plastic windows are not normally a problem for paper mills as the window can usually be easily screened out during the manufacturing process.

It is very rare for padded envelopes (often know through their trade name Jiffy Bags) to be accepted for recycling as they are a “composite material”. In other words they are made up of more than one thing – paper, plastics and/or other filler materials.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 2

It depends if anything is in the envelope of course. Assuming that there is nothing in it....yes you can put them in green recycle bags I think

Answer 3

Don't know about your local authority but here in Glasgow the answers no, something about the gum on the envelopes not being recyclable

Answer 4

No love.... The BIg Red Post Box works better!

Answer 5

Different councils use different coloured bags and wheelie bins for different things. Best check with your local council to find out.

Answer 6

of course u can along wiv all the junk mail mags n bills

Answer 7

Try to... if the envelopes entered, than you can.. :)