reducing waste and recycling
council collection
GREEN BIN - clean paper, cardboard, food and drink cans, aerosols, plastic bottles without caps; NO OTHER PLASTIC
BROWN BIN: garden waste only; currently a paid extra service. GLASS: monthly collection when crate supplied.
GLASS: monthly collection when crate supplied.
SMALLER ELECTRICAL GOODS/BATTERIES: bagged separately, placed on top of green or black bin. No light bulbs.
BLACK BIN: household waste that is not recyclable - check for exceptions.
at home
FOOD WASTE: use a compost bin (eg ‘bokashi’ kitchen bin) or garden composter.
other recycling
Take to a recycling point: all recycling should be dry and clean. Some communities have cooperative schemes: consider starting or joining one.
COUNCIL RECYCLING CENTRES: keep up to date on what is recycled.
eg.. clean kitchen baking foil is accepted, light bulbs etc.
SOFT PLASTIC/PACKAGING: many supermarkets are now recycling.
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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