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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.
Walking aid (walking frames crutches)
![Walking aid](https://preston.gov.uk/image/15658/Walking-aid/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1697190202410)
Reuse and recycle - return to Mediquip - returning equipment for repair and/or recycling
Wallpaper
![Blue and white wallpaper](https://preston.gov.uk/image/8874/Blue-and-white-wallpaper/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1635410537453)
Reuse - give away through Freecycle or Freegle
Recycle - take to your local household waste and recycling centre
Dispose - put in your grey bin
Waxy beverage cartons/Tetra Pak
![Orange juice carton](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9527/Orange-juice-carton/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1642091895007)
Recycle - take to your local household waste and recycling centre or UCLan SU Union Shop
Weeds
![Weeds](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9526/Weeds/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1642091507063)
Recycle - put in your brown (garden waste) recycling bin
Wet wipes
![Wet wipes](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9631/Wet-wipes/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1644240898867)
Reduce - use reusable alternatives such as fabric or compostable cloths
Dispose - put in your grey bin
*do not flush wet wipes down the toilet, unless they have the Fine to Flush logo, as this clogs sewers. For details visit Water UK - Fighting Fatbergs.
Wind fallen fruit
![Apple](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9525/Apple/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1642090963793)
Recycle - put in your brown (garden waste) recycling bin
Wood
![Wood pile](https://preston.gov.uk/image/9568/Wood-pile/gi-responsive__100.png?m=1643134129783)
Recycle - take to your local household waste and recycling centre
Wrapping paper (non glitter)
![Wrapping paper](https://preston.gov.uk/image/8626/Wrapping-paper/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1633454586253)
Recycle - put in your red lidded recycle bin
If the paper is glittery or doesn't pass the 'scrunch test' it cannot be recycled. To view the test visit YouTube - The wrapping paper test - if it scrunches, it can be recycled.
Wrapping paper (glitter or foil)
![Wrapping paper (glitter or foil)](https://preston.gov.uk/image/12707/Wrapping-paper-glitter-or-foil/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1670497437460)
Dispose - put in your grey bin. Do the scrunch test.