A to Z guide to Recycling
Garden chemicals
Garden chemicals are classified as hazardous household waste and must be disposed of carefully. Phone 01495 762200.
Garden waste
If you are part of the Twin Bin scheme then garden waste can be put out in the green bin. Alternatively it can be taken to the Household Recycling Centre|. To find out when your green bin is collected visit the Twin Bin| page.
Giftwrap
Wrapping paper cannot be recycled.
Glasses
Old glasses in good condition can be donated for developing countries around the world. Ask your local optician if they collect them.
Glass bottles and jars
Bottles and jars can be recycled. Just put them in your black box.
To find else what can be recycled visit the Black Box Recycling Service| page.
Grass cuttings
Grass can either go into your compost bin or can be put out in your green bin. To find out when your green bin will be collected visit the Twin Bin| page. Further information is available about home composting|.
Green Bin
If you are part of the twin bin scheme, use this to recycle your kitchen and garden waste.
To find out about your collection days visit the Twin Bin| page.
Green issues
To find out what the council is doing to encourage green living see our recycle pages.
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