Can you recycle a dead cat?

Samurai swords, smoke grenades and dead pets are just some of the bizarre items that people have tried to recycle.

After a recent recycling promotion Norwich City Council was pleased that more people were using their recycling bins - but then they saw what people were putting in them.

'It is shocking what people put in their recycling bins,' said Norwich City Council's Brian Morrey. Other odd items included live ammunition and car wheels.