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Find out how to reduce, reuse and recycle particular items in Preston by selecting the letter your item begins with.
Top tip: If you can't find your item try searching for the name of the material first. E.g. plastic tub, cardboard box etc.
Paint tins
![Paint tin](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9367/Paint-tin/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1639418673023)
Recycle - take to your local household recycling centre
Paper (including shredding)
![Paper](https://preston.gov.uk/image/8563/Paper/gi-responsive__100.png?m=1633342667703)
Recycle - put in your red lidded recycling bin
Paper towel
![Paper towel](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9639/Paper-towel/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1644246502497)
Reduce - use reusable alternatives such as fabric or compostable cloths
Dispose - put in your grey bin
Pens
![Pen](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9512/Pen/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1641977431760)
Reuse - give away through Freecycle or Freegle
Recycle - find a local drop off point through Terracycle
Dispose - put in your grey bin
Pet food pouches
![Cat food pouch](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9513/Cat-food-pouch/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1641978566130)
Recycle - find a local drop off point through Terracycle
Dispose - put in your grey bin
Phones
![Mobile phone](https://preston.gov.uk/image/8561/Mobile-phone/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1633108280267)
Reuse - take to your local charity shop
Recycle - take to your local household waste and recycling centre
Pie cases (foil)
![Foil food case](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9371/Foil-food-case/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1639419443697)
Recycle - put in your yellow lidded recycle bin
Pizza boxes (empty)
![Empty pizza box](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9372/Empty-pizza-box/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1639474119627)
Recycle - put in your red lidded recycling bin
Plants
![Plant](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9373/Plant/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1639475029450)
Recycle - put in your brown (garden waste) recycling bin
Plastic bags
![Plastic bag](https://preston.gov.uk/image/8378/Plastic-bag/gi-responsive__100.png?m=1632399228213)
Recycle - take to your local supermarket
Recycle - find a local drop off point at recycle now - plastic film and carrier bags
Dispose - put in your grey bin
Plastic bottles
![Plastic bottle](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9509/Plastic-bottle/gi-responsive__100.png?m=1641974986810)
Recycle - put in your yellow lidded recycle bin
Plastic (hard/rigid)
![Bucket and spade](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9389/Bucket-and-spade/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1639497922753)
Recycle - take to your local household waste and recycling centre
Plastic meat/food trays
![Meal tray](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9506/Meal-tray/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1641921186017)
Recycle - put in your yellow lidded recycle bin
Plastic tub (small)
![Small plastic tub](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9359/Small-plastic-tub/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1639414762383)
Recycle - put in your yellow lidded recycle bin
Polystyrene packaging
![Polystyrene packaging](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9561/Polystyrene-packaging/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1643119646450)
Dispose - put in your grey bin
Pringles tubes
![Pringles tube](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9563/Pringles-tube/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1643121347827)
Recycle - remove plastic lid and take to your local carton bin at UCLan SU or take to your local household waste and recycling centre
Punnet
![Punnet](https://preston.gov.uk/image/11867/Punnet/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1662118579850)
Recycle - put in your yellow lidded recycle bin
Pyrex
![Pyrex jug](https://preston.gov.uk/image/11866/Pyrex-jug/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1662116973283)
Reuse - give away through Freecycle or Freegle
Reuse - take to your local charity shop
Dispose - wrap up broken glass and place in your grey bin