Recycling
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Please note: for business waste and recycling, please see business waste and recycling collections.
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A to Z of recycling
Find out how to reduce, reuse and recycle particular household items.
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Reduce your general waste
Top tips for reducing, reusing, repairing and recycling your general waste.
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Reduce food waste
How to reduce your food waste and be more environmentally friendly.
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Reduce clothing waste
How to reduce your clothing waste and shop more sustainably.
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Alternative recycling options
Alternative recycling options for items we can't accept in our recycling bin collection.
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Household waste and recycling centres
Find your local household waste and recycling centre and see what you can recycle.
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Home composting
How to home compost and recycle waste naturally.
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Avoiding single use plastics
How to avoid single use plastic and encourage others to do the same.
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Where does my recycling waste go?
Find out where your recycling waste goes.
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Recycling symbols explained
Find out what different recycling symbols on items mean.
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Recycling on-the-go bins
About our recycling on-the-go bins and where to find them.