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.
Visa fraudster convicted in Isle of Man immigration scam
The Department of Home Affairs has welcomed the conviction of 25-year-old Sagar Joon.
Crowds gather for Maccies re-opening after £1.6m upgrade
Crowds have been flocking to the grand re-opening of McDonald's this morning.
MHK questions wages of 1,500 extra workers
How many of the 1,500 extra people in work since 2021 are on less than £25,000 per year?
Manxman sailings cancelled today
This afternoon’s Manxman sailings have been cancelled due to the incoming bad weather.
New parent employment rights to start this Saturday
The Department of Enterprise says from November 1, parents will get stronger support with new shared parental and bereavement leave rights.
70% of cars fail police winter roadside checks
Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
Festival of Remembrance at the Villa next month
A special concert will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII next month.
Planning fireworks? Let the airport know
The Isle of Man Airport's asking people to let the Civil Aviation Administration know about their firework displays.
