Baby Seats

Did you know that free baby seats are available from councils to families?  We are not aware of any families who have taken advantage of this service.   Here is a link to the Gov. uk website explaining the scheme.     I would urge any families who will be buying (new or second hand) or have bought a car seat in the last few months to contact their council and arrange for them to pick it up.

www, Tunbridge Wells Life (tunbridgewellslife.co.uk). gov. uk/recycle-your-car-seat. The collection of worn-out children's car seats has been extended.  Councils can now collect these from residents'homes.    The change means children's car seats can be recycled where before they had to go to a special collection. It also means that used child car seats will no longer have to be taken to household waste recycling centres. Every parent has had a baby seat to hand down to their friends. But before handing it over, there may be some parts of the seat not suitable for recycling which could end up in landfill.

Your local council can tell you what to do with your baby seat and when they collect specific items from households. Baby seats don’t just make your car look like a pushchair, they should be in your car at all time. It’s a legal requirement for baby seats to be used until they weigh 13kg and are aged 3 years old. If you’ve got to get rid of a child seat, most local councils will collect them from your home.

Batteries (Car, Dry Cell, Portable)

New batteries are being dropped off every day and it is important that they get recycled properly. Batteries should not be mixed with your normal rubbish because they contain harmful chemicals which can cause pollution and harm animals, plants and water supplies when disposed of incorrectly. You should only put new alkaline batteries into the recycling hatch with your green bin waste or leave them at one of our Household Recycling Centres. Batteries contain substances that can be hazardous to human health and the environment, so we are asking you not to put them in the wheelie bin or your black sacks.

The best thing you can do for the environment is to take your batteries to a household waste recycling centre. Batteries (car, dry cell, portable). You are asked not to put batteries in your wheelie bins or black sacks. Lantern batteries eg batteries used in camping lanterns can be put in the black sack or wheelie bins. Items that should be put in your black sacks or green boxes are. Otherwise, you can take them to any household waste recycling centre.

Beds

Your old double bed is taking up space. The kids have got a new single bed and your cousins are coming to stay over the weekend and you really don't want them sleeping on that lumpy thing. Well, feel free to consign it to the loft or the boot of the car, because local councils and organisations across the country are determined to do something about it. By encouraging you not only to give away your unwanted bedroom furniture but also by collecting it for reuse.

Beds and mattresses are bulky and heavy to take to the tip. Using a mattress recycling scheme could be worth it if you are asked to pay to have old beds and mattresses collected. Depending on the size of your bed or mattress you could be charged between £60 and £130 for collection by private waste companies from most authorities in England, Scotland and Wales. If you are clearing a property or room of beds for a project, or if you have an old bed to dispose of, please use the form below to find out who will collect your mattress.

Please note that we do not provide a service. Beds are bulky and difficult to dispose of, though many councils now collect them. For details of your local council's policy contact them direct or ring the freefone number listed below. Beds are a large bulky item so might be difficult to dispose of on your own. We've scoured the country to find which councils will provide this vital service. These are the results. When your old bed is no longer good enough for you, it's time to let it go.

Cars

Did you know that the Kent County Council have a vehicle disposal service which means they will dispose of your vehicle for free? This service is offered for cars and vans. The old vehicle must be in the council’s area, and they do not accept lorries, vans that are too high or any other type of vehicle. It is very important to note that it is illegal to just leave your unwanted vehicle anywhere on the street as it is a hazard and can cause accidents.

Kent County Council will take away your junk car for free if you don’t know what to do with it or have no more use for it. You can call the contact number provided to enquire about this service. They will ask for some information about your vehicle and location so they can identify your vehicle and arrange to collect it. Scot cost  for disposal is paid by Kent County Council for all vehicles collected or disposed of in any way by them.

If your car no longer runs, is damaged beyond repair or you just want to get rid of it then want to sell it for cash then you might be interested in what the council have to offer. It is possible to get a free vehicle removal service if your car has SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) and does not meet certain criteria. This service will not dispose of hazardous material and/or batteries, but a compatible service is available.

Cars. Kent County Council can get rid of your vehicle for free if you do not want it anymore. By introducing the new scheme, the authority is able to dispose of about 650 cars a year in an environmentally-friendly manner, solving disposal issues for private and commercial owners alike. You do not want that old Ford Escort anymore and want to get rid of it. But what is the best way of doing this? One option open to you is have Kent County Council remove your car for free.

Chemicals (Including Mercury)

There are three domestic hazardous waste collections per year, usually in February, April and September. Pick-ups are arranged by appointment only. To book a collection or for more details visit: www. kent. gov. uk/domestic-hazardous-waste (this is a Kentish Council website). Your local council runs a collection service for household hazardous waste from April to September each year. This is in addition to the weekly kerbside collections of household waste (household recycling centres). Non-hazardous waste can be taken to any household waste and recycling centre.

(If you live next to a household waste recycling centre, you can take heavy domestic waste to the site. ). Cars. Do you want your old clunker taken away? You can get rid of your vehicle for free. But, before you buy a new one, check if your local council or furniture project will take it. Just over four months after the introduction of the baby seat collection service by the City of Edinburgh Council, more than 4,500 seats have been collected.

Clinical Waste

Clinical waste is a special type of medical waste which covers a range of materials, from cultures and swabs to bandages, dressings and used needles. Clinical waste should be disposed of at a special licensed facility. If you hold clinical waste on site you could be forced to deal with disastrous consequences such as the failure of local authority inspections at your surgery or hospital. This article will explain what clinical waste is, how to dispose of it, why you need to avoid clinical waste disposal problems in future and how we can help.

Clinical waste is a very specific kind of waste which poses certain risks to the environment and to human health when disposed of incorrectly. Clinical waste includes needles, test tubes, joint replacements, bandages and other items that have been used by either doctors or patients in GP surgeries, hospitals and associated healthcare facilities. Clinical waste collections are free of charge for Havering residents. Clinical waste is a term used to describe any type of waste that has come into contact with infectious materials, such as human blood, body fluids and excretions.

Clothes

Clothes. Yup, they're made from cotton, which comes from a plant. That means when you throw them out, you are adding to global land and water pollution as well as contributing to the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Now, although recycling textiles is less energy efficient than other materials because they have to be cleaned first, it's still far better for the environment than chucking them in the bin. These tips will make your clothes recycling a breeze.

When a resident removes an item of clothing it is collected as part of your normal refuse, and is taken to be properly recycled. Residents can also take clothes directly to our Household Waste and Recycling Centres these are the same centres that you use to recycle your general waste which are spread across the city. Clothes can be taken to any household waste and recycling centre or your local recycling bank. You can also try clothes recycling companies who will recycle your textiles for you.

The most popular is Gather+ which takes your clothes in a courier van, making it really easy and convenient. Clothes and footwear must not be left next to your household waste. You must take them to one of your local recycling centres or put them in a recycling bank. Clothes.  Clothes can be taken to any household waste and recycling centre or your local recycling bank. Clothes can be taken to any household waste and recycling centre, or your local recycling bank.

Computers

Have you upgraded your computer or laptop? If you have an old one lying around you may be able to recycle it. You can check whether your local council collects computers, or if they recycle them themselves. They also may be able to refer you to a local charity who can use it. Many councils are now recycling computers, or passing them on to local community groups. It’s great that there is a way to recycle these things.

However, the process isn’t always as straightforward as you might think. Below are two different scenarios. If your council doesn't have a computer recycling scheme then it may be harder to get rid of old PCs. Look at our press release above and call your local authority to see if they provide this service or know of a charity that does. ". Many UK councils collect PCs and laptops to be recycled or use them in other ways.

This page has a map for each council and tells you whether they collect PCs, or if there is a local resuse group that can take the computers. Sometime a computer may not be functional but the inner components may still be of use. Some councils are able to collect working computers and other electrical items for reuse. Click below for your local council. Press here if you want to know where to take your unwanted computer and electronics for reuse or recycling in the UK.

Cooking Oils

There are several things that can be done when looked into as a result of a blocked drain. One of the best steps you should take is to understand the source of the problem.  The types of materials that naturally cannot pass through with water are oils, fats, and grease, as they have a higher tendency to congeal in the pipes than regular solid particles.   If you are able to ascertain what is causing this blockage, and there is no other material that can be broken up with Chem-Drain cleaner or some abrasive spray for example, then this is a case where a Milwaukee Plumbing Company like All City can lend necessary assistance.

Cooking oils like cooking oil saving mixes, butter, margarine and salad dressing can find their way down to your sink with ease. If you have a garbage disposal or sink the fats may be kept away from the drain but if not, the fats can still congeal and solidify, causing a blockage. If this happens then your sink will overflow and even if you have a double sink, it may overflow into the other one.

To avoid this put all fats that you get rid of in with your food waste. But does it also tough your pipes? Yes it does. Cooking oil solidifies at room temperature, which means pouring cooking oil in the sink can cause it to harden and create a blockage in your drain pipes. Pouring anything down the drain that solidifies or congeals is bad news. Pouring cooking oil down the sink is one of life’s many grey areas.

We’ve all done it – be it spilt around the base of a pan, an excess in the bottle, or simply just too much to store where you can. But is it bad for your drains?. Here is the secret method to dispose cooking oil, which can save your plumbing system from getting blocked. Clinical waste is any solid material or item which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunisation of humans and animals.

Ceramic Tiles

You can take ceramic tiles to any household waste recycling centre. These should be placed in the hardcore container. For details of your local centre go to www. recycleforfree. co. uk or contact your local council. Ceramic tiles contain materials that are harmful to the environment. By recycling them, you reduce your impact on the surroundings. This means less landfill and a cleaner, greener planet. Ceramic Tiles.  Ceramic tiles are usually marked with a number on the back.

This refers to the amount of heat they can withstand before breaking. Ceramic tiles.  You can take ceramic tiles to any household waste recycling centre.  These should be placed in the hardcore container. Ceramic tiles. These can be taken to household waste recycling centres. These should be placed in the hardcore container. You can take ceramic tiles to any household waste recycling centre. These should be placed in the hardcore container. Clinical waste can include anything from used dressings and needles to laboratory animal remains.

Duvets And Pillows

For many of us, our bed is the most important place in the house. It's also the place where we spend a third of our lives. For any loft conversions, moving home or any renovations, you will probably need to clear out all of your old furniture and appliances and they may be a costly worry. Any damaged items can be taken to your local waste recycling centre where they will either be recycled or reused.

Other items that are clean enough, but are unwanted may be suitable for a charity shop. I've given up on duvet and pillow recycling. I took mine to charity stores that sell second hand things and they said they aren't allowed to take them because there's a law that says they must be clean.  What this means is, you have to wash them to get rid of dust mites before you can donate them.  So you end up having to buy new ones or just throwing them away.

You can also see if it needs cleaning before you clean it. A lot of people donate dirty bedding, and most charities won't accept it. You need a white top sheet on your bedding to see if there is any stains or dirt on it. Also you might be needing a clean pillow case (take one off your pillowcase pile). It's the time of year when many of us decide to clear out our cupboards, drawers and wardrobes and get rid of those items that we haven't used in a while.

 Join me as I take you through my own personal wardrobe purging and show you this seasons most wanted donation items. On any of your many jaunts round the house, take a moment to check what's in your spare room. If you've got a duvet or two and old pillows going to waste, maybe it's time to get rid of them. If your duvets or pillows are in good condition then you can take them to one of the following places.

Dvds

If you have DVDs, and they are still in great condition, then you can take them to charity shops, or recycling banks (in the UK) or ask friends if they need them. Reducing your waste footprint and keeping items in use by giving them to charity is a fantastic way to reduce your impact on the environment. ". Barcode:  if your make-up is a product with a barcode, the barcode is likely to be made of different material.

Barcodes are made out of polyester and aluminium which means they may be recyclable but can only be processed by specialist recycling facilities such as those used by the producers. We are always told to think of ways to reuse items. For me, DVDs fall into this category being something that we can convert into scrap. However, there may be other uses for your movies and TV shows and here we will look at just a few of them.

DVDS can be taken to household waste and recycling centres. If they don't have the facilities to recycle it, they'll know where it's possible for your local area. If your local council runs a bulky household waste collection service, you can take up to two big black sacks of DVDs to the top of the skip. If you have a large collection of DVDs it may be cheaper to contact the company who supplied them in the first place eg Amazon or Play.

Electrical Items

Old electrical items often contain dangerous chemicals which can cause contamination of groundwater and soil. If your local council has a bulky waste collection event, you could take your old electrical items to the bulky waste collection point rather than returning them to a shop or recycling them. A list of council websites is available here. Electrical items are taken to a recycling facility and the materials inside them are sorted. They can then be used to make new products, reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill.

Engine Oil

All motor oil will be collected at any household waste recycling centre. The reason for this is that it is a pollutant: highly toxic and can contaminate the earth. It should not be placed in the bin or washed or flushed down the toilet. It must be disposed of simply by taking it to a household waste recycling centre. Be sure to look for the engine oil, as it is specifically labeled ‘engine oil’. The recycling plant needs to be able to see this in order for them to give you a special container.

 The bottle should also be clear in color and made from plastic. Engine oil is not fit for use as this, but it can still be reprocessed. Engine oil has to be cleaned to meet the standards for suitable for recycling, but once this has been completed, then it can be used again. Engine oil used to be a great money earner, as it was used to spread on icy roads in winter. Now that it is banned from doing this, the safest place for used engine oil is in a special container.

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers should never be disposed of as domestic waste. The main components used in the construction of a fire extinguisher can consist of water, pressurized gases and chemicals (eg, carbon dioxide, monoammonium phosphate, ammonium phosphate) and valuable metals. While some elements of the extinguisher (eg, the plastic sheath) are non-biodegradable, other elements should not be overlooked. Depending on which propellant was used in the extinguishing agent, expelling or discharging the agent can be very harmful to the environment.

Fire extinguishers.  We've all seen them and maybe even thought about using them. Whether it's your home or commercial premises you never like to think that there will ever be a time when you might need to use one, but rest assured if there is a fire there probably will come a point where you might have to use one. That's why it's important to know what type of extinguisher you have and how best to use it because seconds count in case of a fire emergency.

Fire extinguishers are very important for every house. They should be located at several key places in the house, including outside the kitchen and in the garage. Every family or household should have at least one fire extinguisher that can be immediately picked up in case of danger. The cheapest dry powder extinguishers cost less than £20 and can save lives and belongings. Home fire extinguishers are required to be registered by law. This free service is to allow you to renew your registration without having to buy a new fire extinguisher.

Just enter the details of your extinguisher and we will arrange for its renewal with central government, on your behalf. Fire extinguishers are very important in domestic properties, but often, they're forgotten or not even thought about until an emergency situation happens.  If you have one fire extinguisher in your property, its important to locate it so it can be easily accessible. There is a charge for a domestic fire extinguisher if it contains flammable liquids or gas and you take it to a household waste recycling centre.

This is because the fire service could be called out to deal with the fire again. Engine oil is not like regular rubbish and so it must not be thrown away with the rest of your rubbish. Almost all household waste recycling centres in the UK will take engine oil for free. If you are moving home soon and would like to get rid of any unwanted electrical items, then read on to see what your options are.

Fireworks

Every Chinese New Year, we have firecrackers. Traditionally, the loud sound and brightly coloured firework displays are used to scare off evil spirits. The back pack would probably be full of fireworks if I’m not mistaken.  My job — along with my dad — is to soak the fireworks in water before we throw them into the trash bin.  So why "soak" anyways? Why not just light it up? If you ever tried to light a soaked firecracker, you will know what I’m talking about.

It sets on fire. I love fireworks. I love the whizzing, farting, crackling sounds. I love the colors that light up the sky and I think it is a great way to liven up a birthday party. But there’s a downside – they are bad for our environment. So, if you don’t want to be responsible for harming wildlife through littering and pollution, make sure you look after them properly before throwing them away. Fireworks are a tricky one.

 The chemicals used in the composition of fireworks can be extremely toxic and should never be mixed with water as they can react violently and give off toxic gas.  Soaked damp paper and cardboard are safe to mix with your other rubbish but it is important that aluminium cans are not soaked as it can lead to toxic gas build up. It’s that time of year again! Time to remove your fireworks from their nesting place and to set them alight.

It might seem like a bit of a waste, but it is what you can do! You will know by now that we only use biodegradable fireworks (safe for the planet) so what you can do with them is even more important. Fireworks have been described by many as the most dangerous consumer product sold. The firework season is with us again, and Fire Service personnel are warning: do not dispose of fully-used fireworks in your recycling box.

Foam And Polystyrene Chips

It's that time of year again in the recycling/garbage neighbourhoods. The time of year when I get asked to do a little extra work for the good of everyone. So, every week, I get asked to sort out the foam and polystyrene chips from people's garbage and load them into a separate bin because these are not recyclable items. But you don't seem to know this so you put your whipped cream cup on the same pile as your bottles and cans each week.

Ask someone who lives in the UK to tell you what they put out with their rubbish for collection and there’s a fair chance they will answer ‘foam and polystyrene chips’. This phrase is used across the country, from Devon to Northern Ireland, baffled-looking people can be seen staring at their rubbish as they confirm that yes — they would like ‘foam and polystyrene chips’ telling them apart from their rest of their rubbish for collection.

It is part of the Clifton’s Green Plan to provide a deposit return scheme for all drinks containers. It will make it easier for people to do the right thing by encouraging more people to return their empty drink containers. And, there will be financial and environmental incentives to do so. So, please remember to put your foam and polystyrene chips in the returning bin with your non-recyclable rubbish. If your council asks you to put out foam and polystyrene chips with your general waste, it usually means the recycling route (eg blue box for chipboard) is no longer available, and the only way to recycle them is by allowing Public Works to collect them from the curb or street with garbage pickup.

Fridges And Freezers

There is currently no way to find out if your local council collects fridges and freezers unless you've found a 3rd party website or app (there are a few of those!) OR you know someone who works there. And even then, they might not be computer savvy enough to help you 😉 So I thought. how hard could it be to create something easy to use on the internet? Something that can take all councils across the UK into account, so you can check quickly for your area.

Fridges and freezers are two of the most commonly collected items. Many local councils across the UK run a recycling collection service for fridges, freezers and other large electrical items. Some councils will only collect these items once they are separated into different rooms or parts of your house. Every year, fridges and freezers containing food are being disposed of in landfill. Your local council will offer a collection service for larger fridges. This service is usually available to households with a property tax account or on low income.

The cost is usually based on the size of the appliance. Press here if you want to find out if your local council collects fridges and freezers. The county council is asking homeowners to put so-called “hard plastics”, including foam and polystyrene, in their black bags. Fireworks are fun but dangerous. They are dangerous because they could cause injury to people or harm animals if you don’t follow the instructions carefully. They should only be lit outdoors in a safe place like a garden.

Garden Waste

If you don’t live in the countryside, it’s unlikely you have a garden. In which case, you might never encounter gardening waste. But if you do, chances are that at some point or another, you will have to deal with garden waste. If you wanted to do something for the environment, one of the things you could do is composting. Green waste can be composted and converted into nutrient rich soil. In fact, you can read up an interesting article by ABC here.

I’m sitting here looking out of my office window at 4 years worth of garden waste, and despite having a good clearout earlier this year, I’m seriously considering putting in a request to the council for them to collect it. Whether you’re tidying up your garden, getting rid of tree pruning and leaves or you fancy composting, check out your local council’s website to find out if they have an annual collection for garden waste.

Gas Bottles And Cylinders

If you have an empty gas bottle, paintball or camping cylinder that needs to be returned shouldn't you know who to send it to? With UK Refill you can browse refill locations by type of container or brand. Find all the useful information you need in one place. You can also find your closest refill station using the built-in locator. The site includes information on how to safely transport containers, advice on how to return gas bottles and a link to the Environmental agency disposal guidelines.

So you have some gas bottles and cylinders lying around your home or business. You use them from time to time to refuel your lawnmower, gardening equipment, barbecue, etc. What are you supposed to do with them?. Gas bottles and cylinders are the property of the supplier.  It is illegal to keep, sell or use gas bottles and cylinders other than those that have been authorised by Land Gas. If you have purchased gas cylinders or gas bottles over the past few months, you are advised to return them to where you got them or alternatively contact the manufacturer.

Gas cylinders and bottles must be returned to where you bought it or filled it or to the manufacturer. If you want to apply for a refund on Gas bottles and cylinders, please contact the manufacturer. Garden waste is collected weekly by your local council during the summer. Find out here if green waste collection has been suspended, switched to fortnightly collections or any other changes for your area. Have you seen those ads on TV about your local council collecting green waste? Perhaps you’ve even been told by your neighbours about this? But, what is green waste, and why does the council want it?.

Whatsapp News Alerts

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Glass (Bottles And Jars)

Have you been driven crazy by bottles and cans in your home, garage or garden shed? Do you wish there was a simple solution to end your bottle and can collecting nightmare once and for all? Guess what, there is! Bottles and cans are a nationwide problem. Some councils collect them, others don’t. Even if your council collects bottles and cans, there’s a good chance they don’t have a convenient way for you to recycle them.

Glass bottles and jars are one of the most commonly recycled. Just about every local authority provides some kind of glass bottle or jar recycling collection, although not many of them want to claim that on their websites. Recycling is vital in helping cut down the use of valuable raw materials like sand, boron and limestone. Glass: Many drinks manufacturers collect empty glass bottles and jars, and you can find out where to return them via our recycling locator.

If they say they don’t accept your empties, ask them why not – or tell them that you’d like to see them in the box. Glass (bottles and jars).  Press here to check if your local council collects bottles and jars. Sign up to the Kent Live WhatsApp group so you can be the first to hear about breaking news and the biggest talking points around town. KentLive can alert you whenever there’s news in one of the categories you follow.

Glass (Sheet)

Where you can't take your glass (sheet) to be recycled, the council will take it away from you for a charge. Some councils will take it all. Some will take bottles, but not glass (sheet) remains; and some assure you they only take the clean, coloured, clear stuff.   I have had most of this kind of glass (sheet) in my time. Often it's been brought to me by little old ladies who don't know how to dispose of it correctly "because someone told me".

Usually this someone is not them and they are just circulating myths found on the internet about how smashing all kinds of household items reduces their value in one fell swoop. The EPD is now quoting £30 for the collection of one tonne of glass (from 1 February 2011), which includes its transport to the nearest waste recycling centre. They say they do not wish to increase the price as it is currently 50% up on 2001.

Now I wasn't here in 2001, so have no idea what that would mean in pounds, but it still sounds a bit steep to me. Glass (sheet) is 100% recyclable and can be recycled at any household waste recycling centre. The process for recycling sheet glass is relatively simple, and takes less energy than producing new glass from raw materials. This is the same process used by many large glass plants, whose sites may be in your vicinity.

Now that you have removed all of the glass from your broken glass window, it is time to dispose of it. Before disposing of glass, make sure that you are only disposing of this type of glass. Other types of glass, such as plastic or ceramic cannot be disposed of in this way and should be disposed of differently. A lot of us don’t know what to do with glass that we have no use for.

Sure, you can visit a recycling centre and ask them to take it off your hands, but I bet you find this option quite awkward. Not many of us actually know how to go about doing this. Now that the festive season is over it’s time to clear the clutter out of your home. Glass presents are such a pain to deal with because you can’t just throw them in the bin. Instead, you need to take them to a Household Waste Recycling centre.

Household Applicances

So, one day you buy a brand new 70 inch LED TV just to come home from work and find out council nobodies took it! Well, that's how I feel right now :-(. It is completely unbelievable that someone whom we've never met before could take our household appliance which we worked hard for. To begin with, we were so devastated that in the next 2 hours we had packed our appliances in boxes and took it to Blacktown bin centre where anyone could take it and re-sell it.

I was moving house recently and had around fifteen appliances to get rid of, including a television, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and vacuum cleaner. At that time I didn’t know if my council collected these kinds of things or not and so I put it off to the last minute. It took me several phone calls and visits to the local recycling centre to find out what needed doing with all this stuff. Did you know that your local council may collect household appliances for recycling? :slight_smile: Some local authorities run household electrical recycling services, and some run a separate collection service for.

Knives

All kitchens have knives. All of them. In most cases, there is a good chance that they are clean and sterilised already (as there is in mine). That means that if someone has run out of kitchen knives and needs to buy a new set they aren't likely to do so until they have tried their existing set for a considerable length of time. If you're recycling your kitchen knives straight out with the food waste then the chances are you're sending a customer away from a potential sale.

Knives with blades longer than 12 cm should always be transported in a protective sheath or scabbard. Transported knives must be clearly and visibly labelled as “cutting equipment” and have the manufacturer´s name, type of cutting equipment, serial number/name of owner and material marked on both sides. There are recycling centres in major towns and cities which accept household waste containing these materials. They accept only plastic packaging containing steel or aluminium components. You can find your nearest recycling centre on the SWA website – www.

recyclenow. com. You can also drop your knives at the following shops within the Swindon borough, all for FREE. Fake knives which are made of plastic, rubber or harmless metal are part of household waste. Any idea what to do with a broken fridge? Broken toaster? Old mobile phone? No idea what to do with your old household appliances? Take a look at the link below. If the council does accept them, they will often charge a small fee.

Mobile Phones

In recent years there has been an increasing problem with the amount of mobile phones being thrown away. In Ireland, it is estimated that 42% of mobile phones have been disposed of in waste bins. This is a significant waste of resources and can also be dangerous due to the toxic materials associated with the disposal of such appliances. Mobile phone recycling is about recovering valuable components from mobile phones and the UK has strict rules for recycling mobiles.

Otherwise, ordinary household waste collectors are likely to mix it with normal domestic waste. You can't take your mobile phone to a household waste recycling centre as there's no guarantee the chemicals in the phone won't harm any of the workers or the environment. It's fine to put electrical equipment with a lithium metal or lithium ion battery (for example, mobile phones and laptops) in your household waste recycling c…. Many household waste recycling centres accept batteries.

Needles

It’s a legal requirement to get rid of all sharps and medical waste, for example, used needles or even lancets and lancing devices. If you're responsible for getting rid of needles, syringes and other medical waste, this guide will help you find out what to do. Needles. If you administer medicines yourself you are responsible for getting rid of needles, syringes and other medical waste. If you administer medicines yourself, you are responsible for getting rid of needles, syringes and other medical waste.

Oil Tanks

What is an oil tank?  Asphalt mastic asphalt or bitumen impregnated felt is a material commonly used for waterproofing. The bitumen may be recycled as roofing material. That means it is part of a controlled waste and may need to be disposed of professionally. If you have any unwanted waste oil tanks, we'll give you the name and number of companies who could collect it from you. You should make sure that any company you choose will collect all types of waste oil.

Check with your local authority or Environment Agency office to see if they require it to be disposed of at a special facility. You will also find answers to many more questions about oil tank disposal on the Agbogbloshie Digital Archive website. Sump tanks, Oil storage tanks & Spent oil tanks. If you have a tank that isn’t listed here then please ring us on Tunbridge Wells Life (tunbridgewellslife.co.uk) for free no obligation advice & confidential quotes.

Paint

Aerosol paint is regarded as hazardous waste because it contains organic solvents and air pollutants. The waste must be treated before disposal, and some paints have to go to special recycling sites. Paint in cans and paint and paint-related liquids in tins must not be placed in your household rubbish. Household waste recycling centres do not accept these for disposal. Paint can only be taken to your local household waste recycling centre to be disposed of.

Paper

Paper. Paper can be taken to a household waste recycling centre (paper and cardboard container) or to a recycling bank. Recycling centres are often located on the same site as your municipal waste facility but at different times of the day. You should contact your local council for details on what time these facilities operate. You can find out if there is an EcoBank close to you from the Recycle Now website. A deposit may be required and this varies between councils.

The EcoBank scheme does not accept padded envelopes or polystyrene. Recycling bank or household waste recycling centre? Both methods can be used when recycling paper and cardboard. The idea is that recycling banks are to be used by as many people as possible in a neighbourhood. Household waste recycling centres are for people who do not have access to a local recycling bank, or if the recycling bank has closed down for any reason. The paper used in many papers comes from managed forests, which can be given a new purpose and new life with the help of your local council's recycling services.

Here are three ways you can recycle your used papers. Paper and cardboard can be recycled, in both the blue box and the paper and cardboard recycling bank. For more information about where recyclables go from there, take a peek at our Where Do Recyclables Go? post. Recycling banks usually accept paper and cardboard in either square or rectangular pieces as long as. If you have large amounts of paint, contact your local authority. Keeping needles, syringes and other medical waste is prohibited by law.

Plasterboard

Stepping onto the property ladder can be a daunting prospect, and one of the most expensive parts of the independent house dream is the upkeep. You could fork out thousands of pounds for renovations, or go down the cheap-and-cheerful route and slap on a coat of paint. But if there are a few cracks in the plasterboard, you might need to bite the bullet and remove it altogether—that’s when it’s time to hit up your local household waste recycling centre.

Bulky waste. That's what they call it. I've always wondered why it's called that. As a  child, my parents taught me what the word 'Bulky'meant. Apparently, it means something heavy that you don't want to carry around with you after you throw it away or burn it. But plasterboard is not heavy at all and there are two reasons I know of why it should be considered something else. A lot depends on your location and the type of plasterboard you are recycling.

If you just want to check if your closest centre accepts plasterboard, simply press below, fill in a few details and press submit. In less than a minute you will have all the information you need. If you want advice about recycling or disposing of plasterboard speak to our experts on Tunbridge Wells Life (tunbridgewellslife.co.uk). Plasterboard is tricky stuff. It’s heavy, awkward to store and a pain to dispose of but it’s almost always free for you to take away at your nearest local household waste recycling centre.

However, not all recycling centres accept plasterboard and this guide will show you the best places to take it. Most household waste recycling centres will accept plasterboard and may even have their own dedicated plasterboard recycling drop-off point. Check with your local council to see if they offer this service. Find your nearest household waste recycling centre. Alternatively, you can find a local company that will collect your items for you. You can also email Email contact@tunbridgewellslife.co.uk or message us directly on WhatsApp.

Plastic Bottles

I work from home and I am almost obsessed with recycling. I recycle all the things! So you can imagine how annoyed I was to discover that my council no longer collected plastic bottles. Instead, they encourage people to use the recycling bins provided. My local council's website didn't have a clear list of where people could recycle their plastic bottles and cans. This is something that should be made easy for the public and is something I felt could be improved so here it is: a complete list of locations where you can still recycle your plastic bottles.

Sometimes by the end of the week you've got so many plastic bottles that it's hard to determine which one to take out when you're doing your weekly supermarket shop. But have no fear, by pressing this link you can be forwarded onto a local council website (e. g Cork County Council) and you'll be guided to see whether they offer a plastic bottle collection service or not. Have you ever been walking somewhere and seen a sign that said "Put your empty bottles here"? Do you think about whether you have any plastic bottles left at home? Drainage.

I tested my local council to see if they collect empty plastic bottles on a weekly basis. Plastic bottles are something we all use, but just how many plastic bottles do you go through in an average week or month? Are they recyclable? Most councils in the UK let you put your plastic bottles and glass into one green bin. Find out if it's for you. Plastic bottles can be recycled, if you go to the right place.

Printer Cartridges

Printer cartridges include ink and toner and can be taken to all household waste recycling centres. All Prism cartridges are 100% recyclable and electronic components are securely stored inside. Use the printer until the cartridge is empty and then take it to a household waste recycling centre. Printer cartridges are amongst the most recycled forms of waste plastic. So don’t put them in your general waste bin. Find your nearest collection point on this map:  www.

Shoes

Before you dispose of your old shoes, please consider that they contain valuable materials that could potentially be reused to make a new pair of trainers or other footwear. If you decide to take them to a Household Waste Recycling Centre or Recycling Bank, it is best to remove the laces as these cannot be recycled. Keeping them together in pairs means they are easier to recycle and if someone else wants your worn out goods, they will usually accept them more readily than loose items.

The most eco-friendly way to dispose of your unwanted shoes without having to worry about them is by handing them in at a local recycling bank. These banks usually allow you to hand in lots of different items for recycling, such as batteries, ink cartridges and mobile phones, so you can use this as an opportunity to offload other items. It is easier than you think to recycle your clothes, shoes and accessories.  In fact, 4,000 tonnes of clothes are sent to landfill every year.

If everyone either sold it at a car boot sale or donated it, that figure could be significantly reduced. It might not be the most exciting of blog topics but its still relevant to every household in the UK. This blog post is a guide to some ways you can keep your shoe recycling responsible and help keep our environment clean. The guidance is aimed at helping households and community groups reduce the environmental impact of their shoes.

It also gives tips on how to dispose of shoes correctly to help encourage the recycling of this item. All footwear items can be recycled via this route except for boots. recyclenow. com. Printer cartridges can be recycled. You can take printer cartridges to any household waste recycling centre. Printer cartridges can be recycled through the Cartridges 4 Planet Ark recycling program. If you want to recycle plastic bottles, you'll have to check whether your local council collects them.

Toys

You can also donate them to local charities and children's organisations who may really value the gifts. Speaking from experience, I know that a well-used or donated toy is better than a brand new one that is not wanted by the child. In addition, if you are unsure about their condition, don't throw them out. I would rather take toys to my local hospice or charity shop where they will be looked after or in good hands than be sent to landfill.

Christmas is the time of the year when you are encouraged to be generous and give to others. I have never been a fan of all that 'consumerism'stuff, but nevertheless find myself giving presents every year. Typically, my presents end up being donated to a charity shop as they do not get used, or even worse, they are left in their boxes never to be taken out. They were among your favourite childhood toys and now they’re just sitting around under the bed gathering dust.

Pop them in a bag and take them to the hospital or hospice in your local area. If they are still in good condition, they will be put to good use by patients who need some fun as part of their treatment. But put yourself in the shoes of a charity shop manager: they already have too many toys for children arriving in their charity shops. But it doesn’t stop parents from dumping them. But what happens to toys that are not in good condition? Consumer goods can be recycled or reused in more ways than you might think.

Wallpaper

To dispose of your unwanted, pre-used wallpaper, please take it to a household waste recycling centre. Each local authority is responsible for the management of its own waste collection and treatment services. For further information, please contact your local authority. 75 recycle points will be awarded for each quarter roll of wallpaper which can a maximum of 450 points per year. For every two rolls of wallpaper placed into the recycling wheelie bin, a minimum of 75 points will be earned and up to a maximum of 225 points can be earned.

I found some very interesting facts about recycling wallpaper. First of all, my wallpaper is from the late 70s so naturally it hadn’t been recycled before I started. Here’s what I found out. If you would like to book a collection, wallcoverings can be taken to your local Biffa recycling centre by calling Tunbridge Wells Life (tunbridgewellslife.co.uk). They will accept wallpaper as long as it’s clean and dry. Wallpaper thrown in the bin can go to landfill or be incinerated.

Washing Machines

I’ve been shifting a lot of units on my washing machine and dryers lately. This is why I’m astonished to find out that not everyone knows about the washing machine recycling scheme. It’s bad enough that the Government have made it a law that we have to separate our food waste, but at least we can compost it or use it as fertiliser. When I first built Happy Hose, I honestly didn’t understand how not everybody had a clue about washing machine recycling.

What are the washing machine collection days for Havering? This is a question that I decided to explore after needing to know when to put out my washing machine for collection. Having never lived in an area that provided this service, it was the first time I had ever come across a service like this in the UK. However, most councils offer this service for residents within their borough. Leave it on the pavement?  Dig a hole in the garden?  Get a lot of potential customers calling you to ask if you collect washing machines  ? These were some of my initial thoughts when I was told that I should add washing machine collection to my household waste collection service.