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Aerosols
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Recycling (blue bin)
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spray cans
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<p>Make sure they are empty</p>
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Animal bedding
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Household waste (grey bin)
Garden waste (green bin)
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pet bedding
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<p>Straw and sawdust from small animals can go in the green garden bin loose, do not bag. If for any reason you cannot add it to the garden collections or home compost, bag it up to minimise odour, and dispose of in the grey refuse bin.</p>
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Baking tins/trays
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Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
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<p>Baking tins and trays in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop. If at the end of their life, they can be recycled if taken to the household recycling centre. They can also be disposed of in your grey refuse bin.</p>
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Batteries
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Household recycling centre
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battery
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<p>Most shops that sell household batteries have collection bins for used batteries. They can also be taken to the household recycling centres. Never place these in the kerbside collections as they are a fire hazard.</p>
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Bean bags
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Household recycling centre
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Bedding (duvets and pillows)
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Household recycling centre
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<p>These are also accepted at branches of Dunelm for recycling.</p>
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Bedding (sheets, blankets, duvet covers, pillowcases)
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Household recycling centre
Recycling bank
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linen
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<p>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. (mark as rags before placing in and ASTCO clothing bank or participating charity collection).</p>
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Bicycle tyres
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Household recycling centre
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bikes, bike
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Bicycles
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Household recycling centre
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bikes, bike
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<p>You can also use the <a title="Bulky waste collection" href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/bulky-waste-collection/">bulky waste collection service</a> (fee payable).</p>
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Biscuit tins
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Recycling (blue bin)
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Metal and plastic biscuit tins are accepted.
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Blinds
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Household recycling centre
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<p>You can also use the <a title="Bulky waste collection" href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/bulky-waste-collection/">bulky waste collection service</a> (fee payable).</p>
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Books
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Household recycling centre
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You can also take to charity shops.
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Bottle tops
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Recycling (blue bin)
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lids
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Bread bags
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Many <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082">supermarkets</a> currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.</p>
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Broken glass
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Recycling (blue bin)
Household recycling centre
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smashed
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<p>Broken glass bottles and jars go in the blue bin. Broken Pyrex-type glass or mirrors should be taken to the household recycling centre where they can be reused in hardcore and aggregate.</p>
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Broken toys
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Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
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<p>If for any reason you cannot dispose of them at the household recycling centre, they can be disposed of in your grey refuse bin. If they contain electricals/batteries, they should always be taken to the household recycling centre.</p>
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Bubble wrap
|
Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Many <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082">supermarkets</a> currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.</p>
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Cans
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Recycling (blue bin)
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Rinse to help prevent contamination. Squash cans to save space.
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Car batteries
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Household recycling centre
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battery
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<p>Never place these in the kerbside collections as they are a fire hazard.</p>
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Car parts
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Household recycling centre
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|
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<p>Vehicle tyres are not accepted. These should be taken to a garage to be disposed of responsibly.</p>
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Cardboard
|
Recycling (blue bin)
Garden waste (green bin)
Household recycling centre
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<p>Flatten cardboard boxes to save space. Large boxes can be flat packed and left next to your bin. If you have large excess, they can be taken to the household recycling centre. Small boxes can go in your green bin to reduce moisture from food waste.</p>
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Carpets
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
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<p>Old carpets can only be recycled if you are fitting new carpets yourself. You can also use the <a title="Bulky waste collection" href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/bulky-waste-collection/">bulky waste collection</a> (fee payable).</p>
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Carrier bags
|
Recycling (blue bin)
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plastic bags
|
<p>Many <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supermarkets</a> currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.</p>
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Cartons (such as Tetra Pak)
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
Tetrapak, Tetra Pak
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<p>Rinse to help prevent contamination. Flatten cartons to save space.</p>
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Cat food
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Garden waste (green bin)
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|
|
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Cat food pouches
|
Household waste (grey bin)
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pet food
|
<p>Many <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supermarkets</a> currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.</p>
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Cat waste
|
Household waste (grey bin)
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pet waste, poo, cat poo, faeces
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<p>Wrap in a bag or newspaper to minimise odour.</p>
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Catalogues
|
Recycling (blue bin)
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|
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<p>Consider opting out of <a href="https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/293/~/how-do-i-opt-out-of-receiving-any-leaflets-or-unaddressed-promotional-material" target="_blank" rel="noopener">circulars</a></p>
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Catheter bags
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
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Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
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CDs
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
You can also take to charity shops.
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Cellophane
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
<p>Many <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supermarkets</a> currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.</p>
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Cereal boxes
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
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<p>Squash boxes to save space.</p>
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Chemicals
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
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<p>Please contact your local<a href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/recycling-centres/"> household recycling centre</a> to check what chemicals are accepted.</p>
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Christmas cards
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Recycling (blue bin)
|
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xmas cards
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<p>If they are just made of card they can go in the blue recycling bins. If they contain glitter and other embellishments or are foil covered, they will need to go in the grey refuse bin.</p>
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Christmas trees (real)
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Garden waste (green bin)
Household recycling centre
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xmas trees
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<p>If the tree is taller than your bin, please chop it to the size of your bin. They are also accepted at household recycling centres and there are some dedicated charity collections in some areas.</p>
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Cigarette lighter
|
Household recycling centre
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|
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Cling film
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
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|
<p>Many <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supermarkets</a> currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.</p>
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Clothes and textiles
|
Household recycling centre
Recycling bank
|
|
clothing, jumpers, trousers, jeans, shirts, skirts, tshirts, t shirts, t-shirts, shorts, dresses, blouses, suits,
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<p>Textiles use a lot of resources in their manufacturing. Even worn and damaged textiles can be recycled if captured correctly (mark as rags before placing in and ASTCO clothing bank or participating charity collection).</p>
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Coat hangers (plastic and wooden)
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
coathanger, clothes hangers, clotheshangers
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<p>You can also take to charity shops</p>
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Coffee grounds
|
Garden waste (green bin)
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|
|
|
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Coffee pod/capsule
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Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
coffee
pods
capsules
coffee capsules
coffee pods
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<p>Some can be placed in a home composting system. There are some <a href="https://www.podback.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection services</a>.</p>
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Cold ashes
|
Garden waste (green bin)
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|
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<p>Mix with other garden waste. No hot ashes.</p>
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Computer games
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>You can also take to charity shops.</p>
|
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Computer monitors
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating) find your <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).</p>
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Computers
|
Household recycling centre
|
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laptops
|
<p>Consider selling/donating, find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable). Make sure data is removed.</p>
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Conditioner bottles
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Put trigger sprays and pump dispenser tops in separately.
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Cooking oil
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>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.</p>
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Corks
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
<p>Natural corks can be added to home composting systems.</p>
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Corn starch, Compostable, Degradable and Biodegradable bags
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
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Corn starch, compostable, degradable, biodegradable, bags
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<p>The process used for our garden waste takes 6-8 weeks. We accept paper liners, newspaper, or food waste can be added loose to the bin. We also accept small amounts of cardboard and shredded paper in the green bins.</p>
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Cotton buds
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
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Crisp packets
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
<p>Many <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supermarkets</a> currently offer dedicated recycling points for soft flexible plastics.</p>
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Crockery
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
plates, bowls, cups, mugs, saucers, china
|
<p>Crockery in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop. Broken crockery should be taken to the household recycling centre where it can be reused in hardcore and aggregate.</p>
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Curtains
|
Household recycling centre
Recycling bank
|
|
|
<p>Textiles use a lot of resources in their production and manufacturing. Even worn and damaged textiles can be recycled if captured correctly (mark as rags before placing in and ASTCO clothing bank or participating charity collection).</p>
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Cutlery
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
knife, knives, forks, spoons
|
<p>Cutlery in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop.</p>
|
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Dishwashers
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>You can also use the<a href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/bulky-waste-collection/"> bulky waste collection service</a> (fee payable).</p>
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Disposable coffee cups
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
<p>Some of the larger coffee shop chains offer a recycling collection. Check out your local stores for more information.</p>
|
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Dog food
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Garden waste (green bin)
|
|
|
|
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Dog waste
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
pet waste, poo, dog poo, faeces
|
Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour
|
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DVDs
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>You can also take to charity shops.</p>
|
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Egg boxes (plastic and cardboard)
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
<p>If cardboard egg boxes become contaminated (with broken eggs for example), they can be added to the garden waste (green bin). Plastic egg boxes can also be disposed of in the green bin too.</p>
|
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Electrical cable
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Depending on their use and their current state, they may also be acceptable at some charity shops.</p>
|
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Engine oil (and filters)
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
|
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Envelopes
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
Window envelopes are accepted.
|
|
Fibreboard
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
Please place with the wood for recycling
|
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Fire extinguishers
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
|
|
Fluorescent tubes
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
|
|
Foam/sponge
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
memory foam, old cushions
|
<p>Take large amounts to your <a href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/recycling-centres/">local recycling centre</a>.</p>
|
|
Foil
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
tinfoil, tin foil, aluminium foil
|
<p>Clean foil only. Scrunch it into a ball, especially smaller pieces (ideally about the size of a tennis ball).</p>
|
|
Food waste
|
Garden waste (green bin)
|
|
meat, fish, vegetables, veg, peelings, fruit, bones, eggshells, egg shells
|
<p>Raw and cooked food waste, including bones, is accepted. It can be wrapped in newspaper or paper bags. Bags labelled biodegradable don't break down quickly enough so can't be used.</p>
|
|
Freezers
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).</p>
|
|
Fridges
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
refrigerators
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).</p>
|
|
Furniture
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
sofa, chairs, armchairs, arm chairs, tables, beds, wardrobes, drawers, chests, chest of drawers
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).</p>
|
|
Garden waste
|
Garden waste (green bin)
|
|
grass, cuttings, twigs, leaves, weeds, windfall, flowers, bark, hedge trimmings
|
We will collect small amounts of soil (eg 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
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
|
|
Glass bottles
|
Recycling (blue bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Broken glass bottles are accepted.
|
|
Glass jars
|
Recycling (blue bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Broken glass jars are accepted.
|
|
Glassware
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
Glassware in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop.
|
|
Glue
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
|
|
Greetings cards
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
birthday cards
|
<p>If they are just made of card they can go in the blue recycling bins. If they contain glitter and other embellishments or are foil covered, they will need to go in the grey refuse bin.</p>
|
|
Hair
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
|
|
Hairdryers
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>.</p>
|
|
Hard plastics
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
|
|
Hardcore
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
concrete, rubble
|
<p>Subject to construction and demolition policy.</p>
|
|
Human waste
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
|
|
Incontinence pads
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
|
<p>Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour. Have you considered reusable alternatives? We offer discounts from <a href="https://huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/zero-waste-initiatives/">selected providers</a>.</p>
|
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Irons
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>.</p>
|
|
Jar lids
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
|
|
Juice cartons
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Flatten cartons to save space.
|
|
Kettles
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>.</p>
|
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Kitchen knives
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
knife
|
Make sure knives are safely wrapped and cannot cause injury.
|
|
Kitchen roll
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Garden waste (green bin)
|
|
|
<p>Kitchen roll tubes/inners can be put in the blue bin.</p>
|
|
Large electrical items
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).</p>
|
|
Lawn mowers
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
lawnmower
|
<p>You can also use the <a title="Bulky waste collection" href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/bulky-waste-collection/">bulky waste collection service</a> (fee payable).</p>
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Light bulbs
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
lightbulb
|
Includes energy saving bulbs.
|
|
Lighters
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
fire lighter, cigarette lighter, pocket lighter, igniter, ignitor, zippo
|
|
|
Loft insulation
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>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).</p>
|
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Magazines
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
|
|
Make up
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
cosmetics, eyeshadow, lipstick, foundation, blusher, eyeliner, makeup, make-up
|
Plastic containers can be rinsed and put in the blue recycling bin.
|
|
Mattresses/toppers
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>You can also use the<a href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/bulky-waste-collection/"> bulky waste collection service</a> (fee payable).</p>
|
|
Medicine packets
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
blister packs
|
<p>There are a number of <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082" target="_blank" rel="noopener">collection points</a> in the district.</p>
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|
Medicines
|
|
|
tablets, antibiotics, anti biotics, anti-biotics, pills, medication
|
Take unused medicines to your local pharmacy to be disposed of correctly.
|
|
Mercury thermometers
|
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 (eg from wine bottle)
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
|
|
Milk cartons
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
Rinse to help prevent contamination. Flatten cartons to save space.
|
|
Mobile phones
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>There are mobile phone recycling companies, some of which are linked to charities. Consider selling/donating, find your nearest dedicated <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">collection point</a>.</p>
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Nail varnish (and remover)
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
nail polish
|
Plastic containers can be rinsed and put in the blue recycling bin.
|
|
Nails and screws
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
|
|
Nappies (disposable)
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
nappy
|
<p>Have you considered reusable alternatives? We offer discounts from <a href="https://huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/zero-waste-initiatives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">selected providers</a>.</p>
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Needles/sharps
|
|
|
hypodermic, syringes
|
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
|
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
|
|
|
Padded envelopes
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Recycling (blue bin)
|
|
jiffy bags
|
<p>If they can be disassembled, the bubble wrap and the paper can be added separately into your recycling (blue bin).</p>
|
|
Paint
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
<p>Paint received at St Neots is collected for use by local charities, community groups, housing associations and individuals in social need.</p>
|
|
Pallets
|
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
Non-returnable pallets only.
|
|
Paper
|
Recycling (blue bin)
Household recycling centre
|
|
|
|
|
Paper plates/paper tablecloths
|
Household waste (grey bin)
Recycling (blue bin)
Garden waste (green bin)
|
|
|
<p>If not plastic lined they can be disposed of in the garden waste (green bin) if used and recycling (blue bin) if not used. Otherwise they need to go in the grey refuse bin.</p>
|
|
Pens
|
Household waste (grey bin)
|
|
pen
|
<p>You can also take pens to the recycling points available in <a href="https://www.ryman.co.uk/storefinder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryman stores</a>.</p>
|
|
Pesticides
|
Household recycling centre
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insecticide, weedkiller, weed killer
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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.
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Photographs
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Household waste (grey bin)
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Photos
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Pizza box (clean)
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>If free from dirt and grease then put in your recycling (blue bin). Please scrape out all solid food scraps. If the box has a removable cardboard mat please put it in the garden waste (green) bin. </p>
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Pizza box (dirty)
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Garden waste (green bin)
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<p>If covered in grease and contaminated with food waste please put it in the garden waste (green) bin.</p>
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Plasterboard
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Household recycling centre
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<p>Plasterboard should be free from asbestos, foam, metal, plaster, polystyrene, rubble, tiles and wood.</p>
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Plastic bottles
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Rinse to help prevent contamination. Squash bottles to save space. Put lids back on to bottles before putting into the blue bin.</p>
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Plastic cutlery
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Household waste (grey bin)
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knive, fork, spoon
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Plastic packaging
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Recycling (blue bin)
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Plastic plant pots
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Empty and clean plant pots. (Of any colour)</p>
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Plastic pots
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Rinse to help prevent contamination.</p>
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Plastic trays
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Rinse to help prevent contamination. </p>
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Plastic tubs
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<p>Rinse to help prevent contamination. </p>
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Plate glass (classed as rubble)
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Household recycling centre
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flat glass, sheet glass
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<p>Put in the hardcore container at the <a href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/recycling-centres/">household recycling centre</a>.</p>
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Polystyrene/foam-type packaging
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Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
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<p>Take large amounts to your local <a href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/recycling-centres/">household recycling centre</a>.</p>
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Printer and toner cartridges
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Household recycling centre
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Some supermarkets accept used printer cartridges for recycling.
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Razors
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Household waste (grey bin)
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Rubber gloves
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Household waste (grey bin)
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Sanitary waste
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Household waste (grey bin)
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feminine hygiene products, tampons, sanitary towels, Tampax
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<p>We offer discounts from <a href="https://huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/zero-waste-initiatives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">selected providers</a>. Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.</p>
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Saucepans/frying pans
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Household recycling centre
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Pans in good condition can be taken to your local charity shop.
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Sawdust
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Garden waste (green bin)
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Scrap metal
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Household recycling centre
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Shampoo bottles
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Rinse to help prevent contamination. Put lid back onto shampoo bottles before putting into the blue bin.</p>
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Shoes
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Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
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trainers, sandals, boots
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You can also take to charity shops.
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Shredded paper
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Household waste (grey bin)
Garden waste (green bin)
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Mix shredded paper with garden/food if possible, otherwise put in your grey bin.
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Small electrical items
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Household recycling centre
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<p>Some charity shops take small electrical items. Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>.</p>
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Soil and spent compost
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Household recycling centre
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<p>Turf is not accepted.</p>
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Stoma bags
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Household waste (grey bin)
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Wrap in a plastic bag and tie it up to minimise odour.
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Straw
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Garden waste (green bin)
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Styrofoam food trays and cups
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Household waste (grey bin)
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polystyrene
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Sweet tins
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Recycling (blue bin)
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Metal and plastic sweet tins are accepted.
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Tarpaulin
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Household waste (grey bin)
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Tea bags
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Garden waste (green bin)
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Televisions
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Household recycling centre
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TVs, tellys, tellies
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<p>Consider charity shops. Or sell/donate, find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).</p>
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Timber
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Garden waste (green bin)
Household recycling centre
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<p>Untreated wood can be disposed of with your garden waste (green bin)</p>
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Tins
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Recycling (blue bin)
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Rinse to help prevent contamination. Squash tins to save space.
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Tissues
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Household waste (grey bin)
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<p>Unused tissues can be added to the garden waste (green bin). Used tissues should be added to the general waste to minimise infection risks.</p>
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Toasters
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Household recycling centre
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<p>Sell/donate, find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a></p>
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Toilet roll tubes
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Recycling (blue bin)
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Toothpaste pumps
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Recycling (blue bin)
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Toothpaste tubes
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Household waste (grey bin)
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<p>Toothpaste boxes can be put in the blue bin. Plastic tubes can be recycled through collection points such as <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9NZVRUXqO76JTeU9rrn8-P7E-hWjwrn/edit#gid=1911107082">Terracycle</a>.</p>
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Toothpaste tubes (HDPE)
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Some toothpaste tubes can be recycled through your kerbside collections. These are only just beginning to appear on the market (2022). They must be clearly labelled for recycling at the kerbside, and may state made from HDPE.</p>
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Treated wood
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Household recycling centre
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Untreated wood
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Garden waste (green bin)
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<p>Untreated wood only, ie no nails, paint or varnish. Treated wood can be recycled at your local <a href="http://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/recycling-centres/">household recycling centre</a>.</p>
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Vegware food trays and cups
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Household waste (grey bin)
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<p>The retailer may have a collection scheme. They can go in home composted systems but not in garden collections. If you do not have a home compost bin, and the retailer does not offer a collection scheme, they will need to go in the refuse bin.</p>
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Videotapes and cases
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Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
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VHS tape
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<p>Some charity shops will accept videotapes.</p>
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Wallpaper
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Household waste (grey bin)
Household recycling centre
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Water filters
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<p>Can be taken to certain shops for recycling. To find your nearest participating shop visit the BRITA website: <a href="http://www.brita.co.uk/brita/en-GB/cms/dealerfinder/dealerfinder.grid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.brita.co.uk</a></p>
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White goods
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Household recycling centre
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<p>Consider reuse options (selling/donating). To find your nearest <a href="http://recycleyourelectricals.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dedicated collection point</a>. You can also use the bulky waste collection service (fee payable).</p>
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Wrapping paper
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Household waste (grey bin)
Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Please put paper-based wrapping paper in the blue recycling bin and foil-based wrapping paper, and any with embellishments such as glitter in the grey household waste bin.</p>
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Yogurt pots
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Recycling (blue bin)
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<p>Rinse to help prevent contamination. </p>
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