No legislation for how it is collected
Many of the Island's local authorities are reviewing how they collect recycling.
The majority of commissioners' offer it either through a private contractor or a 'bring bank'.
In some areas residents pay it for themselves because the service isn't offered.
But how do residents feel about the way it's processed on the Island?
Our Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to people in Douglas:
Tynwald backs move to bring forward business case for full Douglas Bay Horse Tramway reinstatement
Department of Infrastructure to return with funding request and implementation plan in May
FOI reveals Locate Isle of Man staff costs
Wages top £450,000 in recent financial year
Noble's Hospital is safe, insists Manx Care's medical director
Follows concerns raised about its capacity
Infrastructure minister defends scrapped Ramsey flood defence scheme with no alternative currently planned
Tim Crookall says DOI committed to fresh review of options following local opposition