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Why should I recycle and what are the benefits?

Why should I recycle and what are the benefits?

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What are the benefits of recycling?

So, you may ask, why should I recycle? What does it matter which bin I put my waste in!

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The journey of recycling

More information about what happens to your recycling after a kerbside collection.

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Home composting

Composting enables you to recycle not only your garden waste, but also non cooked waste from the kitchen.

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Simpler recycling

Simpler recycling is a new Government legislation which affects how recycling and waste is managed.

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A-Z of recycling and rubbish

Search through our directory for more information about what goes in which bin.

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Carbon reduction savings

Information about how your recycling is helping to lower the borough's carbon footprint.

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Junior Street Champions

Information about fun workshops for primary schools to promote looking after the environment and recycling.

What happens to my recycling?