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.
Have your say on Manx pharmacy services
The Department of Health and Social Care wants your views on its pharmacies.
Tynwald to decide on October and January half-term breaks
Tynwald members will vote on whether to have October and January half-term off next month.
Sarah Astin breaks Isle of Man women’s marathon record in Seville
Manx Athlete Sarah Astin has set a new Isle of Man women's marathon record at her debut in Seville.
DOI declines to reveal charity land lease costs in Ramsey
The Department of Infrastructure says revealing how much it charges a charity to rent land in Ramsey could undermind future negotiations.
Ballakilpheric Road shuts tomorrow
A road in the south of the Island will close for nearly seven weeks.
Peel Carnival needs you!
One of Peel's biggest events is looking for volunteers to help organise it.
Commissioners looking for new clerk
Jurby commissioners say they're looking for a new clerk and finance officer.
Nobody charged for paper Manx Utilities bills, says chair
Manx Utilities chairman John Wannenburgh says nobody pays to receive a paper bill.
