Aerosol cans (empty) |
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Empty cans can be placed in your kerbside recycling bin
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Free |
Aerosol cans (full or part-full) |
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Hazardous waste days only |
Free |
Antifreeze |
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Hazardous waste days only |
Free |
Asbestos |
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Not accepted. More information on asbestos. |
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Ash |
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No, as it's a fire risk. When the ash is completely cold you can put it in your kerbside waste bin. |
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Audio Visual |
- Audio cassettes
- CDs
- DVDs
- Records
- Video cassettes
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You can put them in the non-recyclables container.
May be accepted at Reuse shops.
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Free |
Batteries |
- Household/dry cell
- Cars/vehicle - handle with care
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Household batteries are also accepted at retail outlets and supermarkets. Batteries may be a fire hazard if disposed of in your household rubbish bin. Please recycle responsibly.
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Free |
Beer barrels or kegs |
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Not accepted. Contact Keg Watch on 0808 100 1945 |
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Bicycles |
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Any unusable bicycles can be placed in the scrap metal container.
May be accepted at Reuse shops.
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Free |
Blades |
- Food processor blades
- Knives
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Let a member of staff know you are disposing of them. Wrap them safely, label them and put them in the scrap metal container. May also be wrapped safely and disposed of in your kerbside rubbish bin. |
Free |
Books |
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These can be put in the cardboard container
May be accepted at Reuse shops.
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Free |
Brake fluid |
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Hazardous waste days only |
Free |
Business/commercial/trade/charity/church/community group waste |
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Accepted at some recycling centres, for a charge.
Disposing of business waste |
Charges apply |
Bubble Wrap |
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Put in the non-recyclables container. Good usable bubble wrap can be offered for reuse with some online recycling groups or pages. |
Free |
Cans/tins/foil (washed) |
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Can go in your kerbside recycling bin. |
Free |
Card and cardboard |
- Books
- Greeting cards
- Washed cartons
- Boxes
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Can also go in your kerbside recycling bin.
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Free |
Carpets and underlay |
- Carpets
- Underlay
- Vinyl
- Lino
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Goes in the non-recyclables container.
Laminate charged under DIY waste.
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Free |
Chemicals (listed) |
- Degreasers
- Descalers
- Drain cleaners
- Fence or shed treatments/preservers
- Fertilisers
- Fungicides
- Insecticides
- Lubricants
- Oven cleaners
- Paintbrush Cleaners/thinners
- Pesticides
- Photographic chemicals
- Swimming pool cleaners
- Weed killer
- Wood preservers/treatments
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Hazardous waste days only |
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CO2 canisters |
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Hazardous waste days only. Contact Keg Watch on 0808 100 1945 |
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Coat hangers (wire and plastic) |
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Accepted in non-recyclables or offer to Reuse shop.
Metal hangers to metals.
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Free |
Christmas trees |
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Real Christmas trees can go in green waste container.
Fake trees in the scrap metal container.
Fake Christmas trees (and decorations) in good condition are accepted at Reuse shops.
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Free |
Clinical waste |
- Swabs
- Bandages
- Dressings
- Medicines
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We don’t accept clinical waste. Your local district, borough or city council might offer a collection or disposal service, but may charge. You could also contact a reputable private waste disposal contractor. Ask to see a Waste Carriers Licence and find out where the waste will be disposed of. |
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Clothes - see textiles |
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Cooking oil |
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Free |
Cushions |
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Good quality cushions can be donated to a reuse shop. Old cushions can be disposed of in the non-recyclables container. |
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Electrical items (large and small, non-commercial) |
- Boilers
- Christmas tree lights
- Computers/laptops /monitors – It is your responsibility to remove all personal data prior to recycling the item
- Cookers and ovens - ensure gas cookers are disconnected by a qualified gas technician (refer to the Gas Safe register for a list of local companies)
- Dishwashers
- Dishwashers
- Fridges and freezers (domestic only)
- DVD players
- Hairdryers/tongs/straighteners
- Irons
- Kettles
- Lawnmowers
- Leads
- Microwaves
- Telephones (including mobile phones) - remember to take out your old SIM card - it is your responsibility to remove all personal data prior to recycling the item
- Plugs
- Printers
- Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors
- Stereos and radios
- Tablets/iPads /media devices - It is your responsibility to remove all personal data prior to recycling the item
- Televisions/Smart TVs - It is your responsibility to remove all personal data prior to recycling the item
- Toasters
- Toys, including ride-on cars, bikes and scooters
- Vacuum cleaners/hoovers
- Washing machines and tumble dryers
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Your local district, borough or city council may offer a collection service for large electrical goods (eg washing machines, fridges, freezers), but might charge you. Some items can be offered to Reuse shops. Please check with staff.
It is your responsibility to remove all personal data from your electronic items prior to recycling them. Some items may go on to be refurbished. More information on deleting your data.
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Free |
Engine oil (used) |
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Free |
Explosives, boat flares, fireworks, fire arms/BB guns and ammunition |
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We don’t accept these items. Read our advice on disposing of explosives. |
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Fibreglass |
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Now classed and charged as non-recyclable DIY waste. |
Charges apply |
Fire extinguishers |
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Hazardous waste days only (maximum 2 per household)
Some extinguisher supply companies may also offer a disposal service - check the label
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Free |
Flat glass (DIY waste) |
- Windows and glass doors
- Greenhouse and Conservatory glass
- Shower screens
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Now classed and charged as non-recyclable DIY waste. |
Charges apply |
Flat glass (free standing) |
- Tables
- Fish tanks
- TV stands
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May be accepted for reuse shops. |
Free |
Flooring |
- Carpets
- Underlay
- Vinyl
- Lino
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Goes in the non-recyclables container.
Laminate charged under DIY waste. |
Free |
Foil |
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You can take clean foil to our recycling centres. This includes kitchen foil and foil food trays, including those from takeaways and ready meals. This can be put in your kerbside recycling bin. |
Free |
Food waste |
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Small amounts are accepted, but needs to be double-bagged and labelled. Goes in the non-recyclables container. Also goes in kerbside rubbish bin or food caddy in some areas.
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Free |
Furniture (free standing)
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We accept free-standing furniture for free, however fitted furniture is classed as DIY waste.
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Free |
Garden/green waste |
- Garden and green waste
- Garden tools
- Trees - except ash trees. Branches over 10cm diameter will go in the timber bin. Please prune tree prunings into manageable sizes.
- Water butts
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More information about garden/green waste.
We do not accept:
Ash trees, leaves and prunings - and they cannot be accepted by your local garden waste collection service for composting. This is because ash dieback disease is affecting ash trees across the country. Defra and The Forestry Commission recommend that householders who have any ash trees, leaves or prunings burn them on site, where permitted to do so. Injurious or invasive weeds (eg ragwort, Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed and Himalayan balsam) - treat them in the area in which they are growing, and avoid moving them, as this significantly reduces the risk of them spreading.
Visit GOV.uk for more information on tree pests and diseases.
If you have large quantities of garden waste, email in advance.
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Free |
Gas bottles and cylinders (empty) |
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There are some delays with our gas bottle collections so some recycling centres may not be able to accept them at the moment. Gas cylinders are the property of the gas supplier and we recommend that they are returned to them if possible.
We are currently not accepting gas bottles at Wymondham - please check back for updates. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Advice on where to dispose of gas bottles and cylinders.
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Gas bottles and cylinders (full or part full) |
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We do not accept full or partially full gas bottles or cylinders, under any circumstance.
Gas cylinders are the property of the gas supplier and we recommend that they are returned to them if possible. For more information visit the UKLPG website.
Advice on where to dispose of gas bottles and cylinders.
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Glass bottles and jars (washed) |
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Can go in your kerbside recycling bin.
You can put empty and washed bottles and jars in the glass containers at our recycling centres. For flat glass, like window panes, see DIY waste.
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Glue |
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Not accepted |
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Heating oil |
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Not accepted |
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Household bin waste (including food waste) |
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We accept excess household waste from your kerbside collections. Separate any recyclable materials out beforehand then bag any remaining waste. We might ask you to open the bags at the recycling centre so that we can recycle as much as possible. |
Free |
Incontinence pads |
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Incontinence pads should usually be wrapped and disposed of in your kerbside rubbish bin.
Yes, we accept small amounts (one bag per household, per week) of incontinence pads. They must be double-wrapped and clearly labelled, to minimise the risk of human contact with them.
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Kitchenware |
- Glasses
- Crockery
- Saucepans
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May also be accepted at Reuse Shops. Please don't put heatproof glass (Pyrex) into bottle banks. |
Free |
Lawnmowers |
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Yes, we accept electric and manual lawnmowers. We accept petrol lawnmowers as long as the fuel tank is empty/fully drained. |
Free |
Lightbulbs/fluorescent tubes |
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We accept household fluorescent tubes and lightbulbs for free. For large quantities or commercial collection/disposal, contact Recolight (charges apply).
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Free |
Liquid cartons/Tetra Paks |
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Wash them first. Put them in the 'cardboard' container.
Can go in your kerbside recycling bin.
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Free |
Loft insulation |
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Classed as non-recyclable DIY waste. |
Charges apply |
Mattresses |
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Put them in the non-recyclables container. |
Free |
Medicines and Medical |
- Inhalers
- Tablets
- Syringes
- Sharps
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No, we don’t accept unused/expired medications or medical equipment. Never place leftover or expired medicines/equipment in your kerbside rubbish bin or flush them down the toilet. You can speak to your local GP or pharmacist who will help you dispose of them safely. |
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Metals |
- Barbecues
- Bicycles
- Lawnmowers (empty of fuel)
- Kitchenware
- Shelving
- Empty metal paint tins
- Rotary washing lines
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All household metals are accepted. Non-ferrous metals are separated out (copper, brass, stainless steel and aluminium). Also see foil. |
Free |
Nappies |
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Yes, we accept small amounts (one bag per household, per week) of disposal nappies. They must be double-wrapped and clearly labelled, to minimise the risk of human contact with them. Disposable nappies should usually be wrapped and disposed of in your kerbside rubbish bin. |
Free |
DIY non-recyclables |
- Insulation and roof felt
- Plastic guttering, drains and facia
- Baths and shower trays (plastic/acrylic)
- Soil and turf
- Pond liners and garden membranes
- Doors, window and frames (UVPC)
- Walk in structures (not wood or metal)
- Oil tanks (plastic)
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Classed and charged as non-recyclable DIY waste. |
Charges apply |
Oil tanks (empty)(plastic or metal) |
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Oil tanks (both plastic and metal) can be taken to any of our recycling centres as long as they are fully drained of fuel. Oil tanks will not fit in the bins whole and must be broken up into smaller pieces that can be carried up steps if necessary. Please consider visiting the recycling centre before you bring the item to discuss the disposal with site staff or consider a tank removal company.
Classed and charged as DIY waste.
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Charges apply |
Oil tanks (full or partially full) |
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Not accepted. Look for specialist waste disposal contractors in your local telephone directory or online. Remember to ask to see a Waste Carriers Licence and find out where the waste will be disposed of. |
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Paint/paint cans (empty or dried out) |
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Empty metal paint cans go in the metals container, plastic cans go in the non-recyclable bin. Dried out or empty cans also go in your kerbside rubbish bin. |
Free |
Paint/paint cans (full or part full containing liquid paint) |
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Hazardous waste days only.
Do not put liquid paint into your kerbside bin as this is hazardous. Mix in cat litter or soil to completely dry out the paint first.
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Free |
Paper |
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Directories
- Envelopes
- Shredded paper (please make sure this is put in your bin loosely and not in bags)
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Can go in your kerbside recycling bin. |
Free |
Petrol, diesel or any other fuel |
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Not accepted |
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Pets/animals |
- Animal bedding
- Fish tanks and aquariums
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Vegetarian pet bedding is accepted in small amounts (up to 2 bags per week from rabbits, guinea pigs etc). This must be double-bagged and clearly labelled. Please consider home composting it instead.
Household fish tanks/aquariums and animal housing are accepted. Filters or lights should be placed in the small electrical appliances container. Items in good, clean condition may also be accepted for reuse shops.
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Free |
Pets/animals |
- Dog and cat faeces (including cat litter)
- Horse manure
- Dead animals
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Not accepted. Dog and cat faeces (including cat litter) isn’t accepted for hygiene reasons. If you have a small quantity, safely wrap it and put it in a plastic bag in your kerbside rubbish bin.
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Pillows and duvets |
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Go in the non-recyclable bin, duvet covers and pillow cases into the textile bins |
Free |
Plant pots |
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We can't recycle plant pots at the moment, but you can put them in the general waste container or in your kerbside rubbish bin. Some garden centres, including Notcutts, accept plant pots for reuse or recycling. |
Free |
Plasterboard |
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Only accepted at Caister, Dereham, Hempton, Ketteringham, King's Lynn, Mayton Wood, Mile Cross and Thetford
Cost is per item or per 80 litre bag or equivalent.
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Charges apply |
Plastic |
- Bottles
- Toys
- Garden furniture
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We continue to search for opportunities, but we are currently unable to recycle rigid plastic as we need to ensure we have a secure market for the material.
Bottles, tubs and trays can go in your kerbside recycling bin. Toys and plant pots etc. are accepted in non-recyclable container or may be accepted for Reuse shops.
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Free |
Plastic film |
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Put in non-recyclables container. Find places to recycle plastic film. |
Free |
Polystyrene |
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Put in non-recyclables container |
Free |
Printer ink cartridges |
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Put in ink cartridges bin |
Free |
Rubble |
- Floor and wall tiles
- Sinks, toilets and shower trays (ceramic)
- Bricks, concrete and concrete posts
- Paving slabs and stones
- Roof tiles
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Cost is per item or per 80 litre bag or equivalent. |
Charges apply |
Scrap metal |
- Bikes
- Dried out empty metal paint cans
- Sports equipment
- Radiators
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Free |
Septic tanks |
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Not accepted. Anglian Water may be able to assist you. |
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Soil and turf |
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Classed and charged as non-recyclable DIY waste. |
Charges apply |
Sports equipment |
- Broken non-electrical
- Electrical sports equipment
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Working items may be accepted by Reuse shops. |
Free |
Storage heaters |
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Your storage heater may contain asbestos, which we do not accept - check whether your make and model contains asbestos
If the storage heater does contain asbestos then we cannot accept it - details of facilities that accept asbestos
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Charges apply |
Sweet/chocolate/biscuits tins |
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Tins should be put into the scrap metal container and plastic containers should go into the non-recyclables container. |
Free |
Textiles |
- Clothes
- Shoes
- Boots
- Curtains
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Uncontaminated items can be placed in textiles banks for recycling.
We are accepting textiles at all sites, however if banks are full we may ask you to hold on to items until we have a collection.
Place contaminated items in the non-recyclable container.
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Free |
Thermometers |
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Not accepted |
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Timber/wood |
- Fitted kitchen units
- Fitted and built in furniture
- Doors, door frames and skirting
- Laminate flooring, floorboards and joists
- Fence panels
Wooden garden structures (sheds, walk-in pet runs, gazebos or other garden structures)
- Decking, fencing, trellises, pergolas and arches
- Chipboard
Wood chipping
- Pallets - except any coloured pallets, which cannot be accepted and should be returned to the supplier
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Charges apply
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Tools |
- Household tools (including broken)
- Garden tools
- DIY tools
- Power tools
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Usable tools in good condition may be sent on for reuse or sold in our reuse shops. Power tools are accepted as small electrical items. Tools are not classed as DIY waste. |
Free |
Turf/soil |
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Classed as DIY waste. |
Charges apply |
Tyres |
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Car tyres are accepted at some sites and are charged at £4 a tyre. Maximum of five tyres per household per month.
Bicycle tyres are accepted free at all recycling centres.
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Charges apply |
Vehicles and parts |
- Car/vehicle batteries
- Small quantities of small car parts
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We accept small quantities of small car parts such as wing mirrors, wiper blades and headlamp bulbs. We also accept car batteries - handle these with care.
Disposing of vehicles, parts and tyres, boats and canoes at our recycling centres.
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Free |
Wallpaper |
- Unused wallpaper
- Used/stripped wallpaper
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Unused wallpaper should go into the cardboard container
Used/stripped wallpaper should go into the non-recyclables container
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Free |
Water filters |
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Put in non-recyclables container. These may also be accepted at retail outlets, electrical retailers and in supermarkets. |
Free |
Weeds (invasive) |
- Ragwort
- Japanese knotweed
- Giant hogweed
- Himalayan balsam
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We don't accept invasive species. Treat them in the area in which they are growing, and avoid moving them, as this significantly reduces the risk of them spreading.
Government advice and guidance is available.
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Wood (DIY waste) |
- Fitted wardrobes
- Kitchens
- Laminate flooring
- Sheds
- Pallets - except any coloured pallets, which cannot be accepted and should be returned to the supplier
- Fence panels/posts
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Classed as DIY waste. |
Charges apply |
Wood |
- Garden bench
- Dining table
- Chairs
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Includes other free standing items |
Free |
Wrapping paper |
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Paper goes into the cardboard container or your kerbside recycling bin.
Shiny or foil type paper goes into non-recyclables container or your kerbside rubbish bin.
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Free |