Other waste

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  • Asbestos

    Accepted at some CRCs

    Some community recycling centres take this, but not all of them. Check your nearest before you travel.

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  • Blister packs

    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

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    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Bubble wrap

    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Carpet

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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    Bulky waste collection

    Your council will collect this from your home for a fee. Book it with them before you put it out.

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  • Carrier bags – everywhere except Guildford, Surrey Heath and Tandridge

    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

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    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Carrier bags – Guildford, Tandridge and Surrey Heath

    Empty

    Empty before recycling.

    Mixed recycling bin

    Put this in your mixed recycling bin.

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    Recycle at local shops

    Some shops take this back for recycling.

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  • CD and DVD cases

    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Cooking oil

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Drinking glasses

    Donate to charity

    Charity shops and clothing banks take this if it is clean and still usable.

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    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Glass dishes

    Donate to charity

    Charity shops and clothing banks take this if it is clean and still usable.

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    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Liquid chemicals

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Liquids

    Pour down sink

    Pour this away down the sink with plenty of hot water.

  • Mattresses

    Donate to charity

    Charity shops and clothing banks take this if it is clean and still usable.

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    Accepted at some CRCs

    Some community recycling centres take this, but not all of them. Check your nearest before you travel.

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    Bulky waste collection

    Your council will collect this from your home for a fee. Book it with them before you put it out.

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  • Mirrors

    Donate to charity

    Charity shops and clothing banks take this if it is clean and still usable.

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    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Motor oil

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Panes of glass

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Plastic bin

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Polystyrene

    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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    Accepted at all CRCs (non-recyclable waste)

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this, but it goes in with non-recyclable waste. It is not recycled.

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  • Rubble

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Saucepans

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Sawdust

    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Stones

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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  • Stuffed toys

    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Wet wipes

    Rubbish bin

    Put this in your rubbish bin.

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  • Wood

    Accepted at all CRCs

    Every community recycling centre in Surrey takes this. Find your nearest on our zero waste map.

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