Would-be recyclers are being asked not to put any old rubbish in their bins.
Douglas Council took to Facebook to make the appeal, saying food waste, dog poo bags, and medical waste were being left in boxes.
The local authority says it you wouldn't want to handle it, don't expect recycling staff to.
And it adds recycling should always be separated out from general waste.
Further delay announced to racing
Roads around the course are now due to close at 1pm, after rain delayed today's race action.
Racing delays may bring bus disruption
Bus Vannin says delays to racing may disrupt bus services today.
Grant funding to help restore cherished community church
An iconic old church in the north has been given a grant of thousands of pounds to help preserve it.
Most residents opposed to windfarm plans at public meeting
The majority of people at last night's public meeting to discuss plans for an offshore windfarm off the Island’s east coast were against it.
Summerland site being marketed as potential care home or hotel development
The former Summerland site on Douglas Promenade is being sold as a potential hotel or modern care home development.
Harris out of US Open after hard-fought match
Manx tennis player Billy Harris has exited the US open after a tough battle with Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.
One week left to get your child the flu vaccine before school
Manx Care says there's just over a week to make sure your child's immunised against flu before they go back to school.
Today's MGP racing delayed by two hours due to rain
Manx Grand Prix organisers say today's racing will be delayed by two hours, due to heavy rain being forecast.
