Where to recycle
Latest: From 1 April 2009, there are new regulations for disposal of plasterboard at recycling sites. See our page about Recycling plasterboard.
Recycling sites
Type in your postcode to list all your nearest council-run recycling facilities, from bottle banks to household waste recycling sites. See Find your nearest recycling site
Household waste recycling sites (HWRS) otherwise known as the tip or the dump, accept bulky items of rubbish from home – such as fridges, cardboard and green garden waste – free of charge. There are 12 sites around the county. For further details on the HWRS see map of HWRS locations.
Recycling points are often found in public or supermarket car parks. Various materials such as glass, paper, cans, plastic bottles and textiles can be recycled here. They are provided by your district or borough council.
Plastic bottles for recycling
Kerbside recycling collections
District and borough councils provide kerbside (or doorstep) recycling collections in many areas. For more details, contact your local council:
Further information
