Tips on Recycling

We all have a responsibility to minimise our impact on the environment and protect it for future generations. Remember the 3 Rs when recycling:

Avoid over-packaged products and disposable items such as razors and face wipes.

Buy second hand and grab a bargain! Use ‘bags for life’ for shopping and reuse plastic containers for packed lunches.

Try to recycle as much as possible-look for products made from recycled material such as toilet or kitchen paper.

Other ways you can help recycle:

• Reduce the amount of junk mail you receive by contacting the Mail Preference Service.
• Hand in your old mobile phones to be recycled. You can drop them into reception at the Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold or take them to any Oxfam shop -call 0870 752 0999.
• Join the Notts Nappy Project. Nottinghamshire County Council is offering £25 cash back when you spend £50 or more on real nappies. Call 08449 808080 or visit their website for more information.
• Donate items to your local charity shop, including textiles, please make sure to use a registered charity. You can also use textiles/shoe banks.
• Recycle your computer equipment at the ELUSE charity in Lenton. Call 0115 979 1200 for more information.
• Find the nearest place where you can recycle furniture by contacting the Furniture Reuse Network on 0845 602 8003
• Refill printer and toner cartridges. Some charities and shops recycle these to raise funds.
• Take light bulbs, electrical items and batteries to Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
• For more ideas on ways to recycle visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website.