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Recycling A to Z - Wallpaper (new or used)

Record details

Item
Wallpaper
Waste type
Refuse
Which bin?
Black bin
More information

Unfortunately wallpaper contains a high concentration of synthetic inks and dyes that make it difficult and costly to separate from the paper.

Adhesives and coatings present a similar problem so most wallpaper is too "polluted" with contaminants to turn back into paper.