Which bin for crisp packets?
Usual answer in the UK
General waste General waste bin
Crisp packets are flexible plastic. Most councils still want them in general waste, but supermarket soft plastic points accept them.
Also possible: Shop or take-back point.
How to prepare it
Councils in England have to collect plastic film and bags from 31 March 2027.
Does every council do this?
Most councils follow the answer above, but bins and sorting rules are set locally, and a few councils still do things differently. If your bin has a sticker, or your council sent a leaflet, follow that. Enter your postcode to go straight to your council's guidance.