{"id":10214,"date":"2014-06-03T18:37:43","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T18:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/home\/?page_id=10214"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:40:25","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T11:40:25","slug":"recyclinginbanes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/home\/somerset\/recyclinginbanes\/","title":{"rendered":"New Recycling Guide Bath &#038; BANES 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/DentonsLogo.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10450\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/DentonsLogo.gif\" alt=\"Dentons logo\" width=\"216\" height=\"42\" \/><\/a>Dentons started in Bath 45 years ago producing local directories of businesses by town. We have continued to develop and now produce local guides for residents of those towns and cities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">All of our products are free to the user \u2013 printed book, website or mobile app. With the Dentons app on your phone you are always able to find the nearest facility to you at that time. Uniquely Dentons includes community contact details too so you can also find the nearest non-commercial enterprises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find out more at <a title=\"Dentons.net\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dentons.net<\/a>, install our <a title=\"Dentons mobile app\" href=\"http:\/\/dentonsweb.com\/mobile\/\">mobile app.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Recycling in BANES\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Recycling-in-BANES.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12276\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/pdf-155498_640.png\" alt=\"pdf-155498_640\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a>To view this document as pdf a click <a title=\"Recycling in BANES\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Recycling-in-BANES.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>A Guide to <a title=\"Recycling in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=recycling&amp;in=Bath%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling <\/a>in Bath &amp; NE Somerset<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We have compiled a list of recycling sources in the Bath &amp; North East Somerset area including council services, local and national charities and links to recycling guides.<\/p>\n<p>The council offers a weekly collection for all your bins except the garden waste (green wheelie) which is fortnightly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10222 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Calendar.png\" alt=\"Recycling Calendar\" width=\"131\" height=\"98\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Using this <a title=\"Recycling calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/isharemaps.bathnes.gov.uk\/mybathnes.aspx?gissearchlabel=Find+local+information&amp;atTxtStreet=Post+Code+%2F+Street+Name&amp;myarea%3AbtnSearch=Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">link <\/a>you can search the council website for your collections date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2>What can you recycle?<\/h2>\n[easytable]\n<p>Aerosols_Asbestos_Batteries<\/p>\n<p>Beds &amp; mattresses_Bicycles_Books, tapes, discs &amp; DVDs<\/p>\n<p>Cans_Cardboard &amp; brown paper_Carpet<\/p>\n<p>Cartons \u2013 drinks &amp; food_Chemicals_Christmas trees (real ones only)<\/p>\n<p>Computers_Duvets, pillows &amp; cushions_Electrical items<\/p>\n<p>Foil_Food_Food packaging<\/p>\n<p>Furniture_Garden waste_Gas bottles<\/p>\n<p>Glass_Hazardous waste_Lightbulbs &amp; fluorescent tubes<\/p>\n<p>Mobile phones_Monitors_Oils<\/p>\n<p>Paint_Paper_Plasterboard, stone &amp; rubble<\/p>\n<p>Plastics_Polystyrene packaging_Printer cartridges<\/p>\n<p>Scrap metal_Shoes_Soil<\/p>\n<p>Spectacles_Televisions_Textiles<\/p>\n<p>Tyres_Videos_Wood\/timber<\/p>\n[\/easytable]\n<p>Read on to understand how to recycle the various items using the kerbside schemes and <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centres<\/a> (RC).<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Green Box Scheme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-and-rubbish-collections\/recycling-green-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GREEN BOX<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Your green box will be collected on a weekly basis, it is important to make sure the box is kerbside before 7am on the morning of your collection day. Please take your containers back in again promptly after the collection has been made, fines are issued for leaving bins or rubbish out at the wrong time or place. If one green box is not enough please request another free box or if you need lids the <a title=\"Order more recycling bins\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/order-container\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">council <\/a>will assist.<\/p>\n<h4>What can you put in your green box?<br \/>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Papers, envelopes, magazines and directories<\/li>\n<li>Household metal packaging<\/li>\n<li>Household plastic packaging \u2013 unless it is black<\/li>\n<li>Glass bottles and jars<\/li>\n<li>Foil \u2013 cleaned<\/li>\n<li>Food cans<\/li>\n<li>Aerosols<\/li>\n<li>Clothes and textiles<a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesGreenBin1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10238\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesGreenBin1.png\" alt=\"BANES Green Bin\" width=\"412\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesGreenBin1.png 567w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesGreenBin1-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesGreenBin1-400x162.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Car batteries<\/li>\n<li>Used engine oil and filters<\/li>\n<li>Spectacles<\/li>\n<li>Shoes<\/li>\n<li>Printer cartridges including packaging<\/li>\n<li>Small electrical appliances<\/li>\n<li>Mobile phones including batteries and chargers<\/li>\n<li>Plastics \u2013 our reminder is yes please for plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays unless it is black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please group your materials together to ensure a smooth recycling process.<\/p>\n<p>Please wash any food and drink packaging and squash it<\/p>\n<p>Small electrical items can be put in carrier bags next to the green box and will be handled accordingly. Any working electrical item should be donated to charity and larger items must be taken to the Recycle Centre (RC).<\/p>\n<h4>What can\u2019t you put in your green box?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Black plastic<\/li>\n<li>Clingfilm<\/li>\n<li>Bubble wrap<\/li>\n<li>Bags<\/li>\n<li>Cellophane<\/li>\n<li>Crisp packets<\/li>\n<li>Polystyrene<\/li>\n<li>Hard packaging plastic \u2013 plant posts \/ washing up bowls<\/li>\n<li>Plastic that has contained medicines or chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These items can often be recycled at your local <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centre<\/a> (RC)<\/p>\n<p>Always wash your hands after handling any waste materials.<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Black Food Bin Scheme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-and-rubbish-collections\/food-waste-collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BLACK FOOD BIN<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Your black food bin will be collected on a weekly basis, it is important to make sure the bin is kerbside before 7am on the morning of your collection day. Please take your bins back in again promptly after the collection has been made.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesFoodBin.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10239\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesFoodBin.png\" alt=\"BANES Food Bin\" width=\"170\" height=\"139\" \/><\/a><a title=\"Bath &amp; North East Somerset Council\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bath &amp; North East Somerset Council<\/a> asks for the general waste to be put in plastic sacks, as this refuse can be attacked by animals and birds the council asks you to separate all food waste.<\/p>\n<p>Cooked and uncooked food waste should be into the black plastic food bin, this will then be made into compost and used on farmland. You have been provided with a small caddy to keep inside and a larger bin to put outside and move to the kerbside for collection.<\/p>\n<p>Please line your food caddy with a<a title=\"Search for Bag Suppliers on dentons.net\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/Bag%20and%20Belt%20Manufacturers\/Bath,%20Somerset\/0\/1\/25\/distance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> compostable liner bag<\/a> bearing the seedling logo <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10240\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Compostable.png\" alt=\"Compostable Logo\" width=\"64\" height=\"86\" \/>or newspaper and fill with your waste.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer the bag to your food bin regularly and rinse out the caddy before relining it. The food bin has a lockable lid to prevent animals getting into it, please use it.<\/p>\n<p>Seedling compostable liners are available from several local shops and supermarkets and online.<\/p>\n<h4>What can you put in your black food bin?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>All your food waste \u2013 cooked and uncooked<\/li>\n<li>Plate scrapings<\/li>\n<li>Tea and coffee grounds<\/li>\n<li>Breads and cakes<\/li>\n<li>Meats and bones<a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesFoodGroup.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10241 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesFoodGroup.png\" alt=\"Banes Food Bin Accepted\" width=\"423\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesFoodGroup.png 600w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesFoodGroup-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BanesFoodGroup-400x81.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dairy goods<\/li>\n<li>Fruit &amp; vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Rice and pasta<\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li>Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Unopened food past the \u2018use by\u2019 date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What can you NOT put in your black food bin?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Plastic bags<\/li>\n<li>Packaging<\/li>\n<li>Liquids<\/li>\n<li>Oil or liquid fat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These items can often be recycled at your local <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centre<\/a> (RC)<\/p>\n<p>Always wash your hands after handling any waste materials.<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Green Wheelie Bin Scheme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-and-rubbish-collections\/garden-waste-and-compost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GREEN WHEELIE BIN<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The <a title=\"Bath &amp; North East Somerset Council\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">council<\/a> encourages you to home <a title=\"Composting for Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=composting&amp;in=Bath%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compost <\/a>your garden waste and offers reduced prices on converter composting bins. Working with <a title=\"Get Composting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.getcomposting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Composting<\/a> these bins are provided at a reduced price, check the <a title=\"Composting Offers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-and-rubbish-collections\/garden-waste-and-compost\/order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for current offers.<\/p>\n<p>Your garden waste can be collected on alternate weeks. The scheme includes the green wheelie bins and the biodegradable sacks, it is important to make sure the bin \/ bag is kerbside before 7am on the morning of your collection day. There is currently an annual charge for this service.<\/p>\n<p>Garden waste is recycled for no charge at the <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>What can you put in your garden waste collection?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Flowers<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10243 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GardenWaste.png\" alt=\"Garden Waste Logo\" width=\"108\" height=\"162\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Plant waste<\/li>\n<li>Weeds<\/li>\n<li>Leaves<\/li>\n<li>Hedge clippings<\/li>\n<li>Twigs and small branches<\/li>\n<li>Shrub prunings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What can\u2019t you put in your garden waste collection?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Any food waste \u2013 put in your food waste bin<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Knotweed<\/li>\n<li>Branches and logs \u2013 take to the RC<\/li>\n<li>Sawdust \/ wood shavings \u2013 take to the RC<\/li>\n<li>Plastics \u2013 put in the green box collection if appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Cardboard \u2013 put into blue bag collection<\/li>\n<li>Soil and turf \u2013 take to the RC<\/li>\n<li>Bricks, stones and\/or rubble \u2013 take to the RC<\/li>\n<li>Plant trays, seed pots and bags &#8211; even if they say biodegradable \u2013 take to the RC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These items can often be recycled at your local <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centre <\/a>(RC)<\/p>\n<p>Always wash your hands after handling any waste materials.<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Blue Bag Scheme\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-and-rubbish-collections\/blue-bag-cardboard-collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BLUE BAG<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Your cardboard recycling bag will be collected on a weekly basis, it is important to make sure the bin is kerbside before 7am on the morning of your collection day.<\/p>\n<p>Please flatten, cut or rip the cardboard to no bigger than 45cm square ensuring it fits in the bag. If it doesn\u2019t fit in the bag it won\u2019t fit in the collection lorry either.<\/p>\n<h4>What can you put in your blue bag?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10262 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/RecycleCardboardCartons.png\" alt=\"Recycle carboard &amp; cartons\" width=\"103\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/RecycleCardboardCartons.png 137w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/RecycleCardboardCartons-100x300.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 103px) 100vw, 103px\" \/><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardboard<\/li>\n<li>All cardboard \u2013 rip it up<\/li>\n<li>Toilet or kitchen rolls<\/li>\n<li>Cardboard boxes<\/li>\n<li>Envelopes<\/li>\n<li>Food packaging<\/li>\n<li>Ready meal sleeves<\/li>\n<li>Egg boxes (cardboard only)<\/li>\n<li>Corrugated cardboard<\/li>\n<li>Greeting cards<\/li>\n<li>Brown paper<\/li>\n<li>Pizza boxes<\/li>\n<li>Shoe boxes<\/li>\n<li>Drinks cartons including Tetra Paks \u2013 please wash and squash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What can\u2019t you put in your blue bag?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Sticking tape<\/li>\n<li>Polystyrene<\/li>\n<li>Books \u2013 take these to a <a title=\"Charity Shops in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=charity+shops&amp;in=Bath%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">charity shop<\/a>, <a title=\"Libraries in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=libraries&amp;in=Bath%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">library<\/a> or RC<\/li>\n<li>Foil lined cardboard tubes \u2013 put in your household waste<\/li>\n<li>Food trays \u2013 put in your green bin<\/li>\n<li>Ice cream or margarine tubs and yogurt pots \u2013 put in your green box<\/li>\n<li>Plant pots \u2013 put in your household waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These items can often be recycled at your local <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centre<\/a> (RC)<\/p>\n<p>Always wash your hands after handling any waste materials.<\/p>\n<h2>What can I do with recyclable waste not collected by BANES <a title=\"Bath &amp; North East Somerset Council\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Council<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p>There are currently 3 <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centres<\/a> located around the area. Here you can dispose of any item that could go in the kerbside collecting scheme plus a wide range of other materials including:<\/p>\n[easytable]\n<p>Aerosols_Asbestos \u2013 see the attendant_Batteries<\/p>\n<p>Beds &amp; mattresses_Bicycles_Books, tapes, discs &amp; DVDs<\/p>\n<p>Cans_Cardboard &amp; brown paper_Carpet<\/p>\n<p>Cartons \u2013 drinks &amp; food_Chemicals_Christmas trees (real ones only)<\/p>\n<p>Computers_Duvets, pillows &amp; cushions_Electrical items<\/p>\n<p>Foil_Food_Food packaging &#8211; unless it is black<\/p>\n<p>Furniture_Garden waste_Gas bottles<\/p>\n<p>Glass_Hazardous waste_Lightbulbs &amp; fluorescent tubes<\/p>\n[\/easytable]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Bins.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10325 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Bins.png\" alt=\"Recycling bins\" width=\"480\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Bins.png 480w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Bins-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Bins-400x150.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n[easytable]\n<p>Mobile phones_Monitors_Oils<\/p>\n<p>Paint_Paper_Plasterboard, stone &amp; rubble \u2013 1 cubic metre \u2013 10 black sacks limits<\/p>\n<p>Plastics_Polystyrene packaging_Printer cartridges<\/p>\n<p>Scrap metal_Shoes_Soil<\/p>\n<p>Spectacles_Televisions_Textiles<\/p>\n<p>Tyres_Videos_Wood\/timber<\/p>\n[\/easytable]\n<p>Always wash your hands after handling any waste materials.<\/p>\n<h2>Recycling Centres<\/h2>\n<p>All the <a title=\"Recycling Centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centres<\/a> (RC) are open to residents in the <a title=\"Bath &amp; North East Somerset Council\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bath and North East Somerset Council<\/a>, entry is via a resident\u2019s permit which is obtainable from BANES.<\/p>\n<p>The centres are found at:<\/p>\n[easytable]\n<p>Bath_Midland Road_BA1 3AT<\/p>\n<p>Keynsham_Pixash Lane_BS31 1TP<\/p>\n<p>Midsomer Norton_Wheelers Hill_BA3 2AA<\/p>\n[\/easytable]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10317\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/clock.png\" alt=\"Clock icon\" width=\"100\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/clock.png 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/clock-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/clock-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The centres are open:<\/p>\n[easytable]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">_<strong>Summer Opening<\/strong>_<strong>Winter Opening<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Mondays to Fridays_8.00am-4.15pm_8.00am-4.15pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Saturdays_9.00am-3.45pm_9.00am-3.45pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sundays_9.00am-3.45pm_9.00am-1.00pm<\/p>\n[\/easytable]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CLOSED: 25 &amp; 26 December &amp; 1 January<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What about <a title=\"Large item recycling\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-and-rubbish-collections\/large-items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">large items<\/a> I can\u2019t transport to the <a title=\"Recycling centres in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/services\/bins-rubbish-and-recycling\/recycling-centres-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Centres<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p>The council will collect some other items for a small charge; this includes furniture, fridges, washing machines, etc. If the item is re-useable you could use one of the recycling charities listed later; they will also collect the item and use it in households that need support.<\/p>\n<p>To arrange a collection please contact the <a title=\"Bath &amp; North East Somerset Council\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">council <\/a>on 01225 394041 and make the necessary payment. Any item larger than a microwave is counted individually so a bed frame and mattress counts as two items. However a dining table and four chairs is considered two items. You will be given instructions regarding when to put the items out.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of the collection is based on the number of items you need removed and if you are a student or receive a means tested <a title=\"Beneift advice in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=benefit+advice&amp;in=Bath%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">benefit <\/a>you qualify for a discount. These benefits include Housing, Income Support and Council Tax Reduction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/LargeItems.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10327\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/LargeItems.png\" alt=\"Large item recycling\" width=\"232\" height=\"210\" \/><\/a>NUMBER OF ITEMS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2014 Costs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2014 Reduced Costs<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One to three items\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a327.99\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a313.99<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Four to six items\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a349.11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a324.55<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Seven to ten items\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a361.23\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a331.68<\/p>\n<p>Only the items you have listed at the time of booking will be collected; if you need to change the list, you must call at least 2 working days in advance of the collection to update your list of items.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Items that the council will collect in the chargeable scheme:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Household furniture such as beds, mattresses, sofas, chairs, tables, cupboards<\/li>\n<li>Garden furniture<\/li>\n<li>White goods such as fridges, freezers washing machines, cookers<\/li>\n<li>Carpets and underlay<\/li>\n<li>Portable heaters\/coolers<\/li>\n<li>Electrical items<\/li>\n<li>Computer items<\/li>\n<li>Toys<\/li>\n<li>Bicycles<\/li>\n<li>Single items under 50kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Items that the council will NOT collect in the chargeable scheme:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Soil<\/li>\n<li>Bricks and building rubble, concrete, stones<\/li>\n<li>Sheds and garages, garage doors<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10342 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Piano.png\" alt=\"Not pianos\" width=\"236\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Piano.png 441w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Piano-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Piano-400x339.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Oil tanks and coal bunkers<\/li>\n<li>Tiles and fittings<\/li>\n<li>Storage heaters<\/li>\n<li>Glass<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle parts of any kind (tyres, engines etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Hazardous items including paint and garden chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Garden waste<\/li>\n<li>Pianos<\/li>\n<li>Patio doors and windows<\/li>\n<li>Boilers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What happens to the recycling once it is collected?<\/h2>\n<p>Everything collected for recycling by the council is genuinely recycled. This list shows you what happens to some of the items:<\/p>\n[easytable]\n<p><strong>Item_Component_End product<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aluminium Foil<\/strong>__Car parts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Batteries<\/strong>_Plastic_Recycling boxes<br \/>\n_Lead_Car batteries<br \/>\n__Guttering<br \/>\n_<a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/XRayBird.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10339 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/XRayBird.png\" alt=\"X ray of bird foetus\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/XRayBird.png 227w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/XRayBird-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/XRayBird-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a>_Shields for X-ray machine<br \/>\n_Distilled water_Purified &amp; reused<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cans &amp; Aerosols<\/strong>_Aluminium_New cans<br \/>\n_Steel_Road building products<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking Oil<\/strong>_<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10281 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/BioFuels.jpg\" alt=\"Bio diesel\" width=\"200\" height=\"160\" \/>_Bio Diesel<br \/>\n__Industrial lubricants<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Drink &amp; Food Cartons<\/strong><\/strong>_Paper_New paper<strong><br \/>\n_<\/strong>Plastic_Furniture<br \/>\n_Aluminium_Burnt for energy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engine Oil<\/strong>_Oil_Power station furnaces<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Waste<\/strong>__Compost<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fridges &amp; Freezers<\/strong>_Refurbished if applicable_Reused<br \/>\n_Metal_Road building products<\/p>\n<p><strong>Furniture &amp; Appliances<\/strong>_Refurbished if applicable_Reused<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gas Bottles<\/strong>_Reused_Returned to suppliers<br \/>\n_Metal recycled_Road building products<\/p>\n<p><strong>Garden Waste<\/strong>_<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10284 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Seedling.png\" alt=\"Seedling\" width=\"227\" height=\"170\" \/>_Compost &#8211; you can purchase it from the RC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glass bottles &amp; jars<\/strong>_Colours sorted_New glass<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metals<\/strong>__Aeroplane parts<br \/>\n__Bridges<br \/>\n__Cans<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobile Phones<\/strong>_Refurbished by charity_Reused in developing countries<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paper<\/strong>_Sorted by type_Newspaper<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plastic packaging<\/strong>__Bollards<br \/>\n__Recycling boxes<br \/>\n__Compost bins<br \/>\n__Drainage pipes<br \/>\n__Fleece jackets<\/p>\n<p>__Food &amp; Drinks packaging<\/p>\n<p>_<a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Table.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10286\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Table.png\" alt=\"Recycled plastic table\" width=\"198\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Table.png 425w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Table-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Table-400x238.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/a>_Furniture<br \/>\n__Park benches<\/p>\n<p>__Waste bins<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rubble &amp; Soil<\/strong>_Rubble_Building materials<br \/>\n__Road aggregate<br \/>\n_Soil_Road aggregate<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spectacles<\/strong>_Sorted &amp; cleaned by Horfield Prison_Reused in developing countries<\/p>\n<p><strong>TVs &amp; Monitors<\/strong>_Plastic_Drainage pipe<br \/>\n_Copper wiring_Reused<br \/>\n_Circuit boards_Reprocessed<br \/>\n_Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT)_New CRTs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Textiles &amp; Shoes<\/strong>_Sorted_Sold as second hand clothing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timber<\/strong>__Chipboard<br \/>\n__Fuel at power stations<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tyres<\/strong>_Metal rims_Road building products<br \/>\n_Rubber_Running tracks &amp; play equipment<\/p>\n[\/easytable]\n<h2>What can I do with items that I can\u2019t dispose of via BANES services?<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to dispose of items that the council will not take &#8211; there are charities and organisations across the county that may take such items.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Furniture, working electrical goods and white goods<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WhiteGoods.jpg\" alt=\"Recycle white goods\" width=\"150\" height=\"231\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Dorothy House<\/strong><strong> Hospice<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"Dorothy House Hospice\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dorothyhouse.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dorothy House<\/a> is a key local hospice giving free high-quality care and support to people with life-threatening illness.<\/p>\n<p>There are furniture shops in Bath and Twerton who offer a <a title=\"Delivery &amp; Collection services in Bath\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/Delivery%20and%20Collection%20Services\/Bath,%20Somerset\/0\/1\/25\/distance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">collection and delivery<\/a> service.<\/p>\n<p>Dorothy House runs 27 <a title=\"Dorothy House Hospice charity shops\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dorothyhouse.co.uk\/dorothy-house-shops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">charity shops<\/a> in the area selling donated goods. Also on sale seasonally are Christmas cards, calendars, diaries and a small selection of new goods. Bring all your good quality clothes, books, china, bric-a-brac, toys and jewellery to your local shop where donations are always welcome.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>British Heart Foundation<a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/BritishHeartFoundation.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11076\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/BritishHeartFoundation.png\" alt=\"British Heart Foundation Shops\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/BritishHeartFoundation.png 320w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/BritishHeartFoundation-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Alongside their general charity shops, <a title=\"British Heart Foundation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">British Heart Foundation<\/a> have 150 stores nationwide that sell good quality used furniture and electrical items. A free collection service is offered for most items.<\/p>\n<p>Local furniture and electrical stores are found in Chippenham, Kingswood and Bedminster.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Metal<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Small amounts of metal must be removed to the RC and will not be collected by the council. Local companies offering removal services generally require you to hire a <a title=\"Skip Hire in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=skip+hire&amp;as_values_027=&amp;in=bath&amp;as_values_050=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skip<\/a>. Check with the company if the skip is to be filled with mixed materials or specific ones when you arrange the hire.<\/p>\n<p>Larger items of scrap metal can be dealt with by <a title=\"Scrap metal merchants in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=Scrap+Metal+Merchants&amp;in=Bath%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scrap metal merchants<\/a> or the <a title=\"Scrap Car Network\" href=\"http:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scrap Car Network.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Charity Shops<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/CharityShops.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/CharityShops.png\" alt=\"Charity shops\" width=\"227\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a>You can also donate directly to <a title=\"Charity Shops in Bath &amp; North East Somerset\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=charity+shops&amp;in=Bath%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">charity shops,<\/a> search <a title=\"Dentons.net\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dentons <\/a>for a list of your local charity shops. Below is a list for the main cities and towns in the Bath &amp; North East Somerset area:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Charity shops in Bath\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=charity+shops&amp;as_values_048=&amp;in=bath&amp;as_values_021=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bath<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Charity shops in Keynsham\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=Charity+Shops&amp;in=keynsham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keynsham<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Charity shops in Midsomer Norton\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=Charity+Shops&amp;in=midsomer+norton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midsomer Norton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Charity shops in Radstock\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/search\/results\/?for=Charity+Shops&amp;in=Radstock%2C+Somerset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radstock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Recycling Networks and Websites<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Freecycle<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The worldwide <a title=\"Freecycle Network\" href=\"http:\/\/uk.freecycle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freecycle Network<\/a> is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It&#8217;s a grassroots movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns.<\/p>\n<p>Freecycle groups match people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them with a goal to keep usable items out of landfills. By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth. Another benefit of using Freecycle is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and promote community involvement in the process.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Furniture Re-Use Network<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a title=\"Furniture Reuse Network\" href=\"http:\/\/www.frn.org.uk\/donate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Furniture Re-use Network<\/a>, which\u00a0supports over 300 re-use charities,\u00a0aims to relieve poverty and reduce waste by promoting the re-use of essential household furniture and electrical appliances to help people in need.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>IT for Charities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Donate your old PCs and <a title=\"IT For Charities\" href=\"http:\/\/www.itforcharities.co.uk\/it-services\/recycled-pcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IT equipmen<\/a>t to charity.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Scrap Car Network<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/ScrapCar.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/ScrapCar.png\" alt=\"Scrap car\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a title=\"Scrap Car Network\" href=\"http:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scrap Car Network<\/a> is a charity network that removes old vehicles and uses the cash to help the homeless<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Ink Cartridges, Laser Toners and Mobile Phone Recycling for Charity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a title=\"Recycling Factory\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therecyclingfactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recycling factory<\/a> is a charity portal that allows you to recycle ink cartridges, laser toners and mobile phones for charity.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Recycling for Schools<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"Recycling For Schools\" href=\"http:\/\/www.recyclingforschools.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling for Schools <\/a>takes mobile phones and ink cartridges. Your school will have to create an account and publicise the benefits to all the pupils.<\/p>\n<h2><a title=\"Recycling Guides\" href=\"http:\/\/www.recycling-guide.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Recycling Guides<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Friends of the Earth Recycling Guide<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/RecyclingGuides.png\" alt=\"Recycling guides\" width=\"250\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/RecyclingGuides.png 250w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/RecyclingGuides-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A great free guide from <a title=\"Friends of the Earth\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foe.co.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/downloads\/waste.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Friends of the Earth<\/a> about recycling.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Which Magazine Recycling Guide<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"Which? magazine\" href=\"http:\/\/www.which.co.uk\/home-and-garden\/home-improvements\/guides\/your-essential-recycling-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which magazines<\/a> free guide to recycling<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Recycling Guides Network<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <a title=\"Recycling Guides Network\" href=\"http:\/\/www.recycling-guide.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Guide Network<\/a> offers free guides and information on how to recycle for homes, schools and businesses.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>RecycleNow<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"RecycleNow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.recyclenow.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RecycleNow<\/a> offers online free guides, information and videos about what to recycle and how it is reused.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Know your symbols<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4>General Recycle and Re-use symbols<\/h4>\n<p><a title=\"Recycling Symbols\" href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/RecyclingSymbols.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download these symbols<\/a> as a pdf.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re sure to recognise some of these common recycling symbols, but do you know the meaning of them all?<\/p>\n[easytable]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/AluminiumRecycling.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10363\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/AluminiumRecycling.png\" alt=\"Aluminium recycling logo\" width=\"77\" height=\"81\" \/><\/a>_<strong>ALUMINIUM<\/strong>_This symbol indicates that the product is made from recyclable aluminium.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Compostable.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10240\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Compostable.png\" alt=\"Compostable Logo\" width=\"65\" height=\"87\" \/><\/a>_<strong>COMPOSTABLE<\/strong>_This is a Europe wide symbol confirming the product is industrially compostable. Take to your RC.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/EuropeanEcoLabel.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10364\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/EuropeanEcoLabel.gif\" alt=\"European Eco label\" width=\"78\" height=\"119\" \/><\/a>_<strong>EUROPEAN ECOLABEL<\/strong>_A European symbol that shows the product has been produced in an environmentally friendly manner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GlassRecycling.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10365\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GlassRecycling.gif\" alt=\"Glass recycling logo\" width=\"80\" height=\"76\" \/><\/a>_<strong>GLASS<\/strong>_Please put this recyclable glass container in a bottle bank.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GreenDotRecyclingLogo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10369 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GreenDotRecyclingLogo.png\" alt=\"Green Dot recycling logo\" width=\"77\" height=\"79\" \/><\/a>_<strong>GREEN DOT_<\/strong>In participating countries this means the manufacturer is funding a recycling program for products with this label. The UK isn\u2019t a participating country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MetalRecycling.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MetalRecycling.jpg\" alt=\"Metal recycling logo\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a>_<strong>METALS<\/strong>_Please put recyclable metals into the skip at the RC.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MobiusLoop.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10371 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MobiusLoop.png\" alt=\"Mobius loop logo\" width=\"87\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a>_<strong>MOBIUS LOOP_<\/strong>This indicates whether the product can be recycled.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MobiusLoopPercentage.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10372 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MobiusLoopPercentage.gif\" alt=\"Mobius loop logo with percentage\" width=\"85\" height=\"81\" \/><\/a>_<strong><strong>MOBIUS LOOP<\/strong> WITH PERCENTAGE_<\/strong>This indicates how much of the product is made from recycled materials.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10373\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PaperRecycling.png\" alt=\"Paper recycling logo\" width=\"81\" height=\"89\" \/>_<strong>PAPER<\/strong>_Products bearing this logo have already been recycled. The product must contain at least 50% waste paper or board not generated as mill waste. The figure shown is how much recycled material is used.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Tidyman.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10374 \" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Tidyman.png\" alt=\"Tidyman logo\" width=\"93\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a>_<strong>TIDY MAN<\/strong>_Implies that you should dispose of the product carefully, do not litter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10375\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WEEEDirective.png\" alt=\"WEEE Directive logo\" width=\"68\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WEEEDirective.png 399w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WEEEDirective-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WEEEDirective-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WEEEDirective-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 68px) 100vw, 68px\" \/>_<strong>WEEE DIRECTIVE_<\/strong>Shows that a product can be recycled separately from other household waste under the WEEE directive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WoodRecycling.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10376\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/WoodRecycling.png\" alt=\"Wood recycling logo\" width=\"80\" height=\"96\" \/><\/a>_<strong>WOOD<\/strong>_This logo identifies products containing wood from well managed forests.<\/p>\n[\/easytable]\n<h4>Plastic recycling symbols<\/h4>\n<p>These symbols identify the type of plastic used in identify the type of plastic used in a packaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingPETE.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10388\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingPETE.png\" alt=\"Recycle PETE\" width=\"76\" height=\"102\" \/><\/a>Polyethylene Terepthalate<\/strong> found in Soft drink bottles &amp; Cooking oil bottles &#8211; recycled into Pillow stuffing &amp; Carpets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<address>\u00a0\u00a0<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/address>\n<address>\u00a0<\/address>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingHDPE.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10389\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingHDPE.png\" alt=\"Recycling HDPE\" width=\"80\" height=\"107\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong>High Density Polyethylene<\/strong> found in Milk bottles, Shampoo bottles &amp; Yogurt containers &#8211; recycled into Playground equipment &amp; bottles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecycling3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10394\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecycling3.png\" alt=\"Recycling PVC\" width=\"80\" height=\"107\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong>PVC<\/strong> found in Water bottles &amp; Detergent bottles &#8211; recycled into Floor tiles, Bubble wrap &amp; Traffic cones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingLDPE.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10393\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingLDPE.png\" alt=\"Recycling LDPE\" width=\"74\" height=\"99\" \/><\/a>Low Density Polyethylene <\/strong>found in Grocery bags, Dry cleaning bags &amp; Frozen food bags &#8211; recycled into Compost liners &amp; Rubbish bin liners.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingPP.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10392\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingPP.png\" alt=\"PlasticRecyclingPP\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>Polypropylene <\/strong>found in Ketchup bottles, Syrup bottles, Lunch boxes &amp; Dairy food containers &#8211; recycled into Pipes, Pegs, Battery cases &amp; Trays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingPS1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10431\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingPS1.png\" alt=\"Recycling polystyrene\" width=\"72\" height=\"97\" \/><\/a>Polystyrene <\/strong>found in Foam cups &amp; plates, Food trays &amp; packaging &#8211; recycled into Egg cartons, Coat hangers &amp; Stationery trays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingO.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10438\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/PlasticRecyclingO.png\" alt=\"Recycling other plastic\" width=\"70\" height=\"94\" \/><\/a>All other plastics and multi-materials <\/strong>found in Safety glasses &amp; 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