This is our A-Z guide to help you recycle, reuse or dispose of different kinds of rubbish and other materials.
You can browse the list or search for a specific item by typing it into the Search box below. If you can't find an item, please email us at wasteminimisation@huntingdonshire.gov.uk - we will let you know how to dispose of it and add the item to the list.
Read the information about plastic resin codes before disposing of plastics.
![Aerosols Aerosols](/media/t3cgtsll/aerosols.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505240370000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Please make sure the aerosols are empty.
![Animal bedding Animal bedding](/media/epwfcw22/animal-bedding.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505240700000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
Straw and sawdust from small animals can go in the green garden bin loose, do not bag.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you can't add it to the garden collections or home compost, bag it up to minimise odour, and put it in the grey household waste bin.
![Baking tins/trays Baking tins/trays](/media/d2eaamef/baking-tray.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505240970000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Baking tins and trays at the end of their life, can be recycled if taken to the household recycling centre. If in good condition they can be taken to your local charity shop.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
They can also be disposed of in your grey refuse bin.
![Batteries Batteries](/media/olyj240i/batteries.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505241170000)
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Household recycling centre
Never put batteries in your wheeled bins as they are a fire hazard.
Most shops that sell household batteries have collection bins for used batteries. They can also be taken to your nearest household recycling centre.
![Bean bags Bean bags](/media/j5ec1trf/bean-bag.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505241370000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. If in good condition, they can be taken to your local charity shop.
![Bedding (duvets and pillows) Bedding (duvets and pillows)](/media/wotfqwuv/bedding-sheets-duvet-covers-and-pillowcases.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505241500000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. These are also accepted at branches of Dunelm for recycling.
![Bedding (sheets, blankets, duvet covers, pillowcases) Bedding (sheets, blankets, duvet covers, pillowcases)](/media/jtxhxduu/bedding-duvets-and-pillows.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505241800000)
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Household recycling centre / Recycling bank
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Textiles use a lot of resources in their production, so they should remain in use for as long as possible. Even worn and damaged textiles can be recycled. Please mark as rags before placing in an ASTCO clothing bank or participating charity collection.
![Bicycle tyres Bicycle tyres](/media/bg1i1gsi/bicycle-tyres.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505242300000)
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Household recycling centre
![Bicycles Bicycles](/media/ojieubcg/bicycle.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505242070000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Biscuit tins Biscuit tins](/media/d25fwdpv/biscuit-tin.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505242470000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Metal and plastic biscuit tins are accepted.
![Blinds Blinds](/media/nbdjea3f/blinds.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505242700000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Books Books](/media/u3olp2hp/books.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505242870000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also take them to charity shops.
![Bottle tops Bottle tops](/media/f45mzrni/bottle-top.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505243070000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Bread bags Bread bags](/media/a3ibovr0/bread-bag.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505243300000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Many supermarkets also offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
![Broken glass Broken glass](/media/wxlpoabp/broken-glass.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505243470000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Broken Pyrex-type glass or mirrors should be taken to the household recycling centre where they can be reused in hardcore and aggregate.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Recycling (blue bin)
If you cannot dispose of them at the household recycling centre, you can put broken glass bottles and jars go in the blue recycling bin.
![Broken toys Broken toys](/media/2xqjvspt/broken-toys.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505243730000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. If they contain electricals/batteries, they should always be taken to the household recycling centre.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you cannot dispose of them at the household recycling centre, you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
![Bubble wrap Bubble wrap](/media/dsln510u/bubble-wrap.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505243900000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Many supermarkets currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
![Cans Cans](/media/tlkhska2/can.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505244070000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Squash cans to save space.
![Car batteries Car batteries](/media/tuel0yr5/car-battery.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505244230000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Never place these in the kerbside collections as they are a fire hazard.
![Car parts Car parts](/media/34ea5xzw/car-parts.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505244430000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Vehicle tyres are not accepted. These should be taken to a garage to be disposed of responsibly.
![Cardboard Cardboard](/media/vwlfy03f/cardboard.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505244600000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. If you have a large amount of cardboard, you take can it to the household recycling centre.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Recycling (blue bin)
Flatten cardboard boxes to save space. Large boxes can be flat packed and left next to your bin.
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Garden waste (green bin)
Small boxes can go in your green bin to reduce moisture.
![Carpets Carpets](/media/mt1l5ipo/carpet.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505244770000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Old carpets can only be recycled if you are fitting new carpets yourself.
You can also use the bulky waste collection (fee payable).
![Carrier bags Carrier bags](/media/acyb22gp/carrier-bags.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505244900000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Many supermarkets also offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
![Cartons (such as Tetra Pak) Cartons (such as Tetra Pak)](/media/ztmcos0d/cartons.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505245170000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Flatten cartons to save space.
![Cat food Cat food](/media/fjckhilb/cat-food.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505245330000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Cat food pouches Cat food pouches](/media/ajubw2du/cat-food-pouch.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505245470000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Many supermarkets also offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
![Cat waste Cat waste](/media/jwwdzzj1/cat-waste.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505268870000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Wrap in a bag or newspaper to minimise odour.
![Catalogues Catalogues](/media/qdofqpyi/catalogues-and-directories.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505245670000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Consider opting out of circulars.
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Household waste (grey bin)
Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
![CDs CDs](/media/patecnkr/cds-and-dvds.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505245900000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also take them to charity shops.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you can't recycle or donate them, you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
![Cellophane Cellophane](/media/pcxlaup1/cellophane.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505246330000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Many supermarkets also offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
![Cereal boxes Cereal boxes](/media/g2gfncj4/cereal-box.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505246530000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Squash boxes to save space.
![Chemicals Chemicals](/media/vjmd3ow4/chemicals.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505246700000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Please contact your local household recycling centre to check what chemicals are accepted.
![Christmas cards Christmas cards](/media/grobhsxm/christmas-cards.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505246970000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
If they are just made of card they can go in the blue recycling bin.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If they contain glitter and other embellishments or are foil covered, they will need to go in the grey household waste bin.
![Christmas trees (real) Christmas trees (real)](/media/q1djxnfa/christmas-tree.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505247130000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
If the tree is taller than your bin, please chop it to the size of your bin. Please note a Garden Waste Subscription does need to be in place.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household recycling centre
![Cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter](/media/pwgfhpzt/cigarette-lighter.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505247430000)
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Household recycling centre
![Cling film Cling film](/media/n2rhco34/cling-film.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505247630000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Many supermarkets also offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
![Clothes and textiles Clothes and textiles](/media/xtvkjyas/clothing-and-textiles.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505247800000)
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Household recycling centre / Recycling bank
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Textiles use a lot of resources in their production, so they should remain in use for as long as possible. Even worn and damaged textiles can be recycled. Please mark as rags before placing in an ASTCO clothing bank or participating charity collection.
![Coat hangers (plastic and wooden) Coat hangers (plastic and wooden)](/media/5tnolpbx/coat-hangers.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505248030000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also take them to charity shops.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you can't dispose of them at the household recycling centre, you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
![Coffee grounds Coffee grounds](/media/ziypaq5w/coffee-grounds.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505248530000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Coffee pod/capsule Coffee pod/capsule](/media/smxak4rz/coffee-pod.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505268700000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Some can be placed in a home composting system. There are some dedicated collection services.
![Cold ashes Cold ashes](/media/5cjbypor/cold-ashes.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505268500000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
Mix with other garden waste. No hot ashes.
![Computer games Computer games](/media/nk3bxbwp/computer-gamesdvds.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505249100000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also take them to charity shops.
![Computer monitors Computer monitors](/media/lmrllfda/computer-computer-monitor.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505248770000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Re-use
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
![Computers Computers](/media/lmrllfda/computer-computer-monitor.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505248770000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
Make sure data is removed.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Re-use
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point. Make sure data is removed.
![Conditioner bottles Conditioner bottles](/media/2drbvvhh/conditioner-shampoo-bottles.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505249300000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Put trigger sprays and pump dispenser tops in separately.
![Cooking oil Cooking oil](/media/4onfd4lb/cooking-oil.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505249430000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Don't pour cooking oil down the drain as it may cause a blockage. If you have a home composter you can put used cooking oil in it.
![Corks Corks](/media/lmdlstl4/corks.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505249600000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Natural corks can be added to home composting systems.
![Corn starch, compostable, degradable and biodegradable bags Corn starch, compostable, degradable and biodegradable bags](/media/acyb22gp/carrier-bags.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505244900000)
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Household waste (grey bin)You cannot put corn starch, compostable, degradable and biodegradable bags in the green garden waste bin.
![Cotton buds Cotton buds](/media/zaunjuid/cotton-buds.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505249800000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Reduce: Consider reducing waste by using reusable earbuds such as Ear Pick.
![Crisp packets Crisp packets](/media/lqgdjpft/crisp-packet.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505249970000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Many supermarkets also offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
![Crockery Crockery](/media/phqfmiwd/crockery.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505250170000)
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Household recycling centre
Broken crockery should be taken to the household recycling centre where it can be reused in hardcore and aggregate. Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Crockery in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop.
![Curtains Curtains](/media/rk0kexyo/curtains.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505250300000)
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Household recycling centre / Recycling bank
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Textiles use a lot of resources in their production, so they should remain in use for as long as possible. Even worn and damaged textiles can be recycled. Please mark as rags before placing in an ASTCO clothing bank or participating charity collection.
![Cutlery Cutlery](/media/wm3ny1dz/cutlery.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505250470000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Cutlery in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop.
![Dishwashers Dishwashers](/media/m35j5tux/dishwasher.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505250630000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Disposable coffee cups Disposable coffee cups](/media/u2bf03lo/coffee-cup.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505248230000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Some of the larger coffee shop chains offer a recycling collection. Check out your local stores for more information.
![Dog food Dog food](/media/stlewibb/dog-food.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505250800000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Dog waste Dog waste](/media/xnua5oo5/dog-waste.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505250970000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
![DVDs DVDs](/media/mnjg5uuk/dvds.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505251100000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also take them to charity shops.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you can't take them to the household recycling centre or donate them to charity you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
![Egg boxes (plastic and cardboard) Egg boxes (plastic and cardboard)](/media/3i3j1lfj/egg_boxes.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505251300000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Please put cardboard and plastic egg boxes in the blue recycling bin.
![Electrical cable Electrical cable](/media/jopf5v3v/electrical-cable.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505251430000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Depending on their use and their current state, they may also be acceptable at some charity shops.
Re-use: Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
![Engine oil (and filters) Engine oil (and filters)](/media/m43pmph2/engine-oil.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505251670000)
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Household recycling centre
![Envelopes Envelopes](/media/vthddiau/envelopes.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505251830000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Window envelopes are accepted
![Fibreboard Fibreboard](/media/2692/fibreboard.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505252200000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Please place it with the wood for recycling.
![Fire extinguishers Fire extinguishers](/media/jsgloh3d/fire-extinguisher.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505252470000)
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Household recycling centre
![Fluorescent tubes Fluorescent tubes](/media/oblnnbi3/fluorescent-tubes.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505252670000)
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Household recycling centre
![Foam/sponge Foam/sponge](/media/dpraqib2/sponge.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505264400000)
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Household recycling centre
Take large amounts to your local recycling centre. Find your nearest household recycling centre.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Foil Foil](/media/pk3mnhze/foil.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505252830000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Clean foil only. Scrunch it into a ball, especially smaller pieces (ideally about the size of a tennis ball).
![Food waste Food waste](/media/tltfble3/food-waste.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505253030000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
We are fully committed to continuing to providing residents with advice to help them minimise the amount of food waste they generate.
![Freezers Freezers](/media/jbtccl1m/fridge-freezer.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505253200000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Fridges Fridges](/media/jbtccl1m/fridge-freezer.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505253200000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Fruit Fruit](/media/npkf1q1j/fruit.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133753735757230000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
If the waste is windfall fruit, it is classed as garden waste and you can put it in your garden bin. If the waste comes from your kitchen, it is classed as food waste and you cannot put it in your garden bin.
![Furniture Furniture](/media/hv0nqg5a/furniture.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505253400000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Garden waste Garden waste](/media/nsam5mrn/garden-waste.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505253600000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
We will collect small amounts of soil (for a medium-sized potted plant). Take larger amounts to a household recycling centre.
Japanese knotweed cannot be disposed of in your green bin or local household recycling centre.
![Gas bottles and canisters Gas bottles and canisters](/media/bjff5pft/gas-canisters.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505253830000)
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Household recycling centre
![Glass bottles Glass bottles](/media/nrrddi4z/glass-bottles.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505254030000)
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Household recycling centre
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Broken glass bottles are accepted.
![Glass jars Glass jars](/media/ehxgchn4/glass-jars.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505254230000)
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Household recycling centre
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Broken glass jars are accepted.
![Glassware Glassware](/media/2w1f51z2/glassware.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505254470000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Glassware in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop.
![Glue Glue](/media/bdueow13/glue.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505254670000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Greetings cards Greetings cards](/media/zldjfgth/greetings-cards.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505254930000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
If they are just made of card, they can go in the blue recycling bin.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If they contain glitter and other embellishments or are foil covered, they will need to go in the grey refuse bin.
![Hair Hair](/media/sdpphosi/hair.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505255130000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Hairdryers Hairdryers](/media/pnvn0qz5/hairdryer.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505255330000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
![Hard plastics Hard plastics](/media/drlpaiyp/hard-plastics.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505255530000)
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Household recycling centre
![Hardcore Hardcore](/media/40qjujm5/hardcore.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505255730000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Subject to construction and demolition policy.
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Household waste (grey bin)
Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
![Incontinence pads Incontinence pads](/media/pybc0vqi/nappies.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505259530000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
Have you considered reusable alternatives? We offer discounts from selected providers.
![Internal bag of wine box Internal bag of wine box](/media/2jdevzod/wine-box.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505271370000)
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Recycle
Many supermarkets offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Irons Irons](/media/3z3lpjvs/iron.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505256000000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
![Jar lids Jar lids](/media/k23dpgvq/jar-lid.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505256200000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Juice cartons Juice cartons](/media/5k2kxud5/juice-carton.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505256400000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Flatten cartons to save space.
![Kettles Kettles](/media/2r1levuy/kettle.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505256770000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
![Kitchen knives Kitchen knives](/media/hfdjd3wn/kitchen-knife.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505256970000)
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Household recycling centre
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you can't dispose of them at the household recycling centre you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
Make sure knives are safely wrapped and cannot cause injury.
![Kitchen roll Kitchen roll](/media/eouarbzn/toilet-roll-tubes.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505266870000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Kitchen roll tubes/inners can be put in the blue bin.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Garden waste (green bin)
![Large electrical items Large electrical items](/media/hqfpy1xe/large-electrical.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505257100000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Lawn mowers Lawn mowers](/media/d4gduetp/lawnmower.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505257270000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Light bulbs Light bulbs](/media/ogjh4rhz/light-bulbs.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505257430000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Includes energy saving bulbs.
![Lighters Lighters](/media/pwgfhpzt/cigarette-lighter.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505247430000)
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Household recycling centre
![Loft insulation Loft insulation](/media/pxebduft/loft-insulation.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505257600000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Loft insulation can only be taken to your local household recycling centre if you are reinsulating the loft yourself.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Magazines Magazines](/media/u4qel11x/magazines.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505257770000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Make up Make up](/media/0txpal1s/make-up.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505257900000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Plastic containers can be rinsed and put in the blue recycling bin.
![Mattresses/toppers Mattresses/toppers](/media/bkuj5j3e/mattress.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505258070000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).
![Medicine packets Medicine packets](/media/xbqhvkrg/medicines.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505258230000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Medicines Medicines](/media/xbqhvkrg/medicines.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505258230000)
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Pharmacy
Take unused medicines to your local pharmacy to be disposed of correctly.
![Mercury thermometers Mercury thermometers](/media/2x0bh5gb/thermometer.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505266100000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Please hand these to a member of site staff who will put it in the hazardous waste storage box.
![Metal screw cap (from wine bottle) Metal screw cap (from wine bottle)](/media/agff3cpr/metal-screw-cap.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505258430000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Milk cartons Milk cartons](/media/2skjpzan/milk-carton.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505258700000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Flatten cartons to save space.
![Mobile phones Mobile phones](/media/eropaznz/mobile-phones.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505258900000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. There are mobile phone recycling companies, some of which are linked to charities.
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
![Nail varnish (and remover) Nail varnish (and remover)](/media/2s4ojvhd/nail-polish.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505259070000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Plastic containers can be rinsed and put in the blue recycling bin.
![Nails and screws Nails and screws](/media/ubeh2ut5/nails-and-screws.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505259330000)
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Household recycling centre
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you can't dispose of them at the household recycling centre you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
![Nappies (disposable) Nappies (disposable)](/media/pybc0vqi/nappies.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505259530000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Have you considered reusable alternatives? We offer discounts from selected providers.
![Needles/sharps Needles/sharps](/media/yrtiqwh3/syringe.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505265230000)
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Pharmacy / GP Surgery
Syringes, needles and other sharp instruments must be put in sharps boxes and disposed of via a pharmacy or GP surgery. DO NOT put them in your bin.
![Newspapers Newspapers](/media/k23j3f3r/newspapers.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505259730000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Padded envelopes Padded envelopes](/media/kvalgp5j/padded-envelope.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505269970000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
If they can be disassembled, the bubble wrap and the paper can be added separately into your recycling (blue bin).
![Paint Paint](/media/btmbnkqs/paint.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505259930000)
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Household recycling centre (St Neots)
Please note that only the St Neots recycling centre accepts paint. Paint received at St Neots is collected for use by local charities, community groups, housing associations and individuals in social need.
![Pallets Pallets](/media/3piow33f/pallet.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505260130000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Non-returnable pallets only.
![Paper Paper](/media/dy2o4tkm/paper.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505260300000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household recycling centre
![Paper plates/paper tablecloths Paper plates/paper tablecloths](/media/02xdt5ss/paper-plate.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505260530000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
If used and not plastic lined, you can put them in the green garden waste bin.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Recycling (blue bin)
If unused and not plastic lined, you can put them in the blue recycling bin.
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Household waste (grey bin)
If plastic lined, put them in the grey household waste bin.
![Pens Pens](/media/amoboqxs/pen.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505260670000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
You can also take pens to the recycling points available in Ryman stores.
![Pesticides Pesticides](/media/cyyfhczm/pesticide.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505260870000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Pesticides from households can be taken to your local household recycling centre. Please hand them directly to the site staff who will put them in the hazardous materials boxes.
![Photographs Photographs](/media/w3sapjvc/photographs.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505270230000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Pizza box (clean) Pizza box (clean)](/media/zsgg3rbv/pizza-box-clean.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505270600000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
If free from dirt and grease then put in your blue recycling bin. Please scrape off all solid food scraps. If the box has a removable cardboard mat please put it in the garden waste (green) bin.
![Pizza box (dirty) Pizza box (dirty)](/media/544b3lsq/pizza-box-dirty.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505270400000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
If covered in grease, please put it in the garden waste bin. Please note a Garden Waste Subscription does need to be in place. Visit our website for home compost bin offers.
![Plasterboard Plasterboard](/media/az0ld5jn/plasterboard.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261070000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Plasterboard should be free from asbestos, foam, metal, plaster, polystyrene, rubble, tiles and wood.
![Plastic bottles Plastic bottles](/media/vffkheaw/plastic-bottles.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261200000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Squash bottles to save space. Put lids back on to bottles before putting them into the blue bin.
![Plastic cutlery Plastic cutlery](/media/vgsmx52m/plastic-cutlery.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261370000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Plastic packaging Plastic packaging](/media/asikj0tp/plastic-packaging.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261530000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Plastic plant pots Plastic plant pots](/media/reokifg4/plastic-plant-pots.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261700000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Empty and clean plant pots (of any colour)
![Plastic pots Plastic pots](/media/gwajaro2/plastic-pots-trays-and-tubs.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261930000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination.
![Plastic trays Plastic trays](/media/gwajaro2/plastic-pots-trays-and-tubs.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261930000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination.
![Plastic tubs Plastic tubs](/media/gwajaro2/plastic-pots-trays-and-tubs.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505261930000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination.
![Plate glass (classed as rubble) Plate glass (classed as rubble)](/media/sjwp0o20/plate-glass.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505262100000)
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Household recycling centre
Put in the hardcore container at the household recycling centre.
![Polystyrene/foam-type packaging Polystyrene/foam-type packaging](/media/p5ghy0ob/polystyrene.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505262230000)
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Household recycling centre
Take large amounts to your local household recycling centre.
From October 2023, polystyrene trays and containers are banned. We encourage businesses to use reusable alternatives where appropriate. However, if this is not appropriate, businesses can supply and sell single-use items made from other materials, such as wood or paper.
If you have any questions about what the new rules mean for your business, contact Plastics.Consultation@defra.gov.uk.
If you're aware of a business breaking the law, you can report them to Trading Standards.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Printer and toner cartridges Printer and toner cartridges](/media/if1m4ell/printer-cartridges.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505262530000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Some supermarkets and the Refill Shop of Ikigai (St Ives) accept used printer cartridges for recycling.
![Razors Razors](/media/yaqdnul3/razor.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505262700000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Rubber gloves Rubber gloves](/media/1zzh4pvx/rubber-gloves.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505262870000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Sanitary waste Sanitary waste](/media/4kxp2or4/sanitary.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505270770000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
We offer discounts from selected providers. Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
![Saucepans/frying pans Saucepans/frying pans](/media/pgzhtadt/saucepan.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505263030000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also take pans in good condition to charity shops.
![Sawdust Sawdust](/media/0rggvfxz/sawdust.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505263270000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
![Scrap metal Scrap metal](/media/uhucn3xy/scrap-metal.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505263430000)
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Household recycling centre
![Shampoo bottles Shampoo bottles](/media/xuyeam2m/shampoo-bottles.gif?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505269770000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Put the lid back on the bottle before putting in the blue bin.
![Shoes Shoes](/media/mrmljiym/shoes.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505263630000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. You can also take shoes in good condition to charity shops.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you cannot dispose of them at the household recycling centre, you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
![Shredded paper Shredded paper](/media/kmphhovm/shredded-paper.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505263830000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
You can mix shredded paper in with your garden waste.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you can't put shredded paper in your green garden waste bin, please put it in your grey household waste bin.
![Small electrical items Small electrical items](/media/ooxpigyi/small-electrical-items.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505264030000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
Some charity shops take small electrical items.
![Soil and spent compost Soil and spent compost](/media/fapfh1ni/soil.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505264270000)
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Household recycling centre
Turf is not accepted
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Household waste (grey bin)
Wrap in a plastic bag and tie up to minimise odour
![Straw Straw](/media/ny3cwfgv/straw.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505264600000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
![Styrofoam food trays and cups Styrofoam food trays and cups](/media/tsmj5qip/styrofoam-food-trays-and-cups.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505264770000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
From October 2023, polystyrene trays and containers are banned. We encourage businesses to use reusable alternatives where appropriate. However, if this is not appropriate, businesses can supply and sell single-use items made from other materials, such as wood or paper.
If you have any questions about what the new rules mean for your business, contact Plastics.Consultation@defra.gov.uk.
If you're aware of a business breaking the law, you can report them to Trading Standards.
![Sweet tins Sweet tins](/media/ucpbkv3d/sweet-tins.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505264970000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Metal and plastic sweet tins are accepted
![Tarpaulin Tarpaulin](/media/ieblmy5s/tarpaulin.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505265400000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Tea bags Tea bags](/media/4zsdoaz4/tea-bags.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505265600000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
![Televisions Televisions](/media/i1fc5jyk/television.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505265830000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable)
![Timber Timber](/media/np2dpvzf/timber.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505266300000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre
You can put untreated wood in your green garden waste bin.
![Tins Tins](/media/wetllk24/tins.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505266500000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Please rinse to help prevent contamination. Squash tins to save space.
![Tissues Tissues](/media/qqnoizlv/tissues.gif?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505269500000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
Put used tissues in the grey household waste bin to minimise infection risks.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Garden waste (green bin)
You can put unused tissues in the green garden waste bin.
![Toasters Toasters](/media/hpwfnqak/toaster.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505266700000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
![Toilet roll tubes Toilet roll tubes](/media/eouarbzn/toilet-roll-tubes.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505266870000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Toothpaste pumps Toothpaste pumps](/media/gyapan2z/toothpaste-pumps.gif?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505269270000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
![Toothpaste tubes (HDPE) Toothpaste tubes (HDPE)](/media/atefuspp/toothpaste.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505267030000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Some toothpaste tubes can be recycled through your kerbside collection. These are only just beginning to appear on the market - they must be clearly labelled for recycling at the kerbside and may state 'made from HDPE'.
![Toothpaste tubes and boxes Toothpaste tubes and boxes](/media/atefuspp/toothpaste.png?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505267030000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Toothpaste boxes can be put in the blue recycling bin.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Recycle
Plastic toothpaste tubes can be recycled through collection points such as Terracycle.
![Treated wood Treated wood](/media/ygwomuyx/treated-wood.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505267270000)
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Household recycling centre
![Untreated wood Untreated wood](/media/zw5lwmnd/untreated-wood.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505267470000)
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Garden waste (green bin)
We can only accept untreated wood only - no nails, paint or varnish.
Treated wood can be recycling at your local household recycling centre.
![Vapes Vapes](/media/hp2f2txi/vape.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505271170000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre. Vapes can be recycled if taken to the household recycling centre.
![Vegetables Vegetables](/media/k4cprhyo/vegetables.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133753776854170000)
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Household waste (grey bin)
If the waste is from a vegetable patch, it is classed as garden waste and you can put it in your garden bin. If the waste comes from your kitchen, it is classed as food waste and you cannot put it in your garden bin.
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Household waste (grey bin)
The retailer may have a collection scheme. They can go in home compost systems but not in green garden waste bins.
If you don't have a home compost bin and the retailer does not have a collection scheme, they will need to go in the grey household waste bin.
![Videotapes and cases Videotapes and cases](/media/yqohdaow/video-tapes-and-cases.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505267630000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre
Some charity shops will accept videotapes
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you cannot dispose of them at the household recycling centre, you can put them in your grey household waste bin.
![Wallpaper Wallpaper](/media/0o2aybti/wallpaper.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505267800000)
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Household recycling centre
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you cannot dispose of it at the household recycling centre, you can put it in your grey household waste bin.
![Water filters Water filters](/media/w3ll2hht/water-filter.gif?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505269030000)
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Recycle
Water filters can be taken to certain shops for recycling. To find your nearest participating shop visit the BRITA website.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
If you cannot recycle your water filter, please put it in the grey household waste bin.
![White goods White goods](/media/ht0e3ovq/white-goods.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505268030000)
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Household recycling centre
Find your nearest household recycling centre
Consider reuse options such as selling, donating or recycling - find your nearest electrical recycling point.
You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable)
![Wire Wire](/media/zfqnssqe/wire.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505270930000)
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Household recycling centre
![Wrapping paper Wrapping paper](/media/fj5mb0wl/wrapping-paper.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505268200000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Please put paper-based wrapping paper in the blue recycling bin.
- If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
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Household waste (grey bin)
Please put foil-based wrapping paper and any with embellishments, such as glitter, in the grey household waste bin.
![Yogurt pots Yogurt pots](/media/wewn2kvh/yogurt-pot.jpg?width=100&height=100&rnd=133685505268370000)
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Recycling (blue bin)
Please rinse to help prevent contamination