Recycle, reduce and reuse

If you need to recycle large metal items, you can book a bulky waste collection. 

Freecycle is another way to pass on unwanted items.

Metal

You can reuse small metal containers for other storage purposes.

You can recycle metals at the tip.

Aerosols 

Instead of aerosols, try pump sprays instead

You can recycle aerosols in your recycling bin. 

Aluminium cans

When recycling cans, wash and squash to prevent smells and protect wildlife.

You can recycle cans in your recycling bin. 

Aluminium foil

Foil containers are reusable, for example for freezing leftovers or as seed trays.

You can recycle foil in your recycling bin. 

Bicycles

Pass unwanted bicycles on to friends or relatives.

You can recycle bikes at the tip.

Tools (non–electrical)

Consider offering tools to family and friends, or selling to scrap metal merchants.

You can recycle metal tools at the tip.