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With International E-Waste Day, which promotes the reuse and recycling of electrical waste, on 14 October it’s a good time for us to look at the best ways of doing this in Surrey. Before we get into it, we need to define what we mean by ‘electricals’ and to explain the difference between small and large ones. Put simply, electrical… Continue Reading How to dispose of electrical products in Surrey

We can now recycle more at home than ever before in Surrey. But with lots of contradicting information online, on the news and printed on product packaging, keeping track of recycling do’s and don’ts can be confusing. The good news is that we’re here to help you get the most out of your recycling bin! The Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP)… Continue Reading Rescue your recyclables! Recycle Week 2026

Did you know, a single battery placed in your bin can cause a waste collection vehicle to catch fire? This endangers our waste crews and local communities.   Loose batteries and items containing batteries have the power to spark lethal fires if they are crushed or damaged in bin lorries and at sorting facilities. Battery-related fires are one of the fastest… Continue Reading Help stop the spark. Prevent lethal battery fires.

Second Hand September has arrived and we’re encouraging all residents to think twice before buying new this autumn. Shopping second hand helps you save money, reduce waste by keeping items in circulation for longer and can help your local community thrive. Whether you’re a university student looking for crockery on a budget, a parent searching for seasonal clothing before school… Continue Reading Shake up your shopping habits this Second Hand September

Summer may be drawing to a close, but with the sun still shining and the bank holiday just around the corner, many of us still have plans to enjoy barbecues, picnics, holidays and days out. While these activities can create more waste than usual, a few simple changes can help you reduce waste, recycle more and even save money. Plan… Continue Reading Get wasted this summer

Mattresses are made from a mix of materials including fabric, foam and metal and are therefore hard to recycle. In this article, we’ll look at how to reduce waste from mattresses and what the different options are for correct disposal wherever you live in Surrey. Before you buy Buy second-hand New mattresses are not cheap so shop for a second-hand… Continue Reading How to dispose of mattresses in Surrey

Reducing your waste and recycling more doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you want to repair a toaster, donate unwanted clothes, stock up on some household products or recycle hard-to-dispose-of items, Surrey residents now have an easier way to find services nearby. Surrey’s zero waste map, created by Surrey County Council on behalf of the Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP), brings… Continue Reading Want to waste less? Discover Surrey’s zero waste map

Parents, teachers and children of a Surrey infant school recently raided their wardrobes, drawers and attics for unwanted clothes and textiles, collecting a total of 205kg of material to be recycled. The event took place at Merrow Infant School in Guildford and saw parents bring in material as they dropped off their children at the start of the day. Donating… Continue Reading Surrey school recycles 200kg of clothes in one morning!

Furniture is a big waste stream and there are multiple options available when you have furniture that you no longer need.  In this article, we’ll look at how to reduce furniture waste, how to reuse and repair it and we’ll explain the different options that there are for correct disposal wherever you live in Surrey. Before you buy Consider buying… Continue Reading How to dispose of furniture in Surrey

Disposing of shredded paper isn’t as simple as ordinary paper, which can just go straight into your mixed recycling bin or paper and cardboard container. That’s because shredded paper can wrap itself around recycling machinery, causing costly breakdowns. Read on to find out what the best thing to do with shredded paper is wherever you live in Surrey. Do you… Continue Reading How to dispose of shredded paper in Surrey