LifestyleRecyclingTrying to figure out what goes in which bin can be tricky - but there is a correct answer.09:59, 01 Jul 2026Trying to figure out what items go in which bin is a seemingly never-ending task. Many things that seem like they should be recyclable are actually not - but how are you supposed to tell?‌With so many different rules across different councils in the UK, it’s tricky to know for sure - but a bin man is helping Brits to figure out the truth.‌Posting on TikTok with the name TheNo1 Binman, he has revealed which items go where. One item that people have questioned him about is the blister packs that paracetamol and ibuprofen go in. He has revealed the best place to dispose of them - and it’s not recycling‌He said: “It actually goes in general waste because the foil on it cannot be separated. You would put it in general waste.”When it comes to the rest of the packaging though, it's a different story.‌He explained: “The box itself can go in the cardboard bin, but the plastic sleeve does not go in the plastic bin. I know it’s made of plastic, and you think it must go in there, but no."Not everything is recyclable within your household, so please don’t put them in there.”However, there is another way to dispose of them that’s more environmentally friendly.‌Boots offers a blister pack recycling program, where you can earn loyalty points for disposing of your rubbish responsibly.In order to recycle your blister packs in store, you need to download the Boots recycling app, then use the app to log your empties. Once you have collected five packs, you can head to the store and recycle them.Article continues belowWhen you recycle them with Boots, the film is separated and recycled, and then the plastic is used to create things like window frames, tables, playgrounds and more.No part of the blister back is incinerated or sent to landfill.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Boots UKAppsParacetamolRecycling