Reducing waste and recycling

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reducing waste and recycling

council collection

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GREEN BIN – clean paper, cardboard, food and drink cans, aerosols, plastic bottles without caps; NO OTHER PLASTIC

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BROWN BIN: garden waste only; currently a paid extra service. GLASS: monthly collection when crate supplied.

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GLASS: monthly collection when crate supplied.

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SMALLER ELECTRICAL GOODS/BATTERIES: bagged separately, placed on top of green or black bin. No light bulbs.

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BLACK BIN: household waste that is not recyclable – check for exceptions.

at home

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FOOD WASTE: use a compost bin (eg ‘bokashi’ kitchen bin) or garden composter.

other recycling

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Take to a recycling point: all recycling should be dry and clean. Some communities have cooperative schemes: consider starting or joining one.

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COUNCIL RECYCLING CENTRES: keep up to date on what is recycled.
eg.. clean kitchen baking foil is accepted, light bulbs etc.

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SOFT PLASTIC/PACKAGING: many supermarkets are now recycling.

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HARD PLASTIC: Winchester is not yet recycling but Portsmouth Council operates collection points. Some garden centres recycle plant pots.

Find (and book) your closest recycling centre in Hampshire…. CLICK HERE >>>

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