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The Surrey Waste Tracker Do you want to know how well Surrey does when it comes to waste? The Surrey Waste Tracker takes an annual look at the latest data on the waste being produced in the county and what happens to it once collected from residents. The latest period the tracker covers is 2023-24. Surrey is one of the… Continue Reading Surrey Waste Tracker

Household batteries Once your household batteries have been recycled, they are separated into different elements, which are used to make new metal or plastic products and new batteries. How are household batteries recycled? Alkaline batteries are broken down by machine with the different types of metal separated. Lithium-ion batteries are shredded and treated with a water-based treatment before being broken… Continue Reading Household batteries

Business recycling What is changing? The law is changing in England and Simpler Recycling will require businesses by 31 March 2025 to recycle the following materials: • Food waste • Paper and card • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, and cartons • Metal tins and cans, foil and empty aerosols Who needs to act? All businesses that have 10… Continue Reading Business recycling

Celebrations with a lighter touch Not long now until the December countdown! If you’re wondering how to take a more ‘eco approach’ this Christmas, you may like to try some of these easy ideas. You’ll reduce waste… and save money too! Christmas cards and wrapping. Don’t buy cards and wrapping with glitter, foil, a plastic lining - or batteries! They… Continue Reading Celebrations with a lighter touch

Short films about recycling We include video content in all Surrey Environment Partnership campaigns that are produced for Surrey residents. You can show these videos as part of your lessons to give children an insight into what can be recycled, the process, and why it is important. Recycling in Surrey 2022-23 What happens to your food waste in Surrey Save… Continue Reading Short films about recycling