Recycling Hints and Tips

1. Make space next to your waste bin for a recycling container – it makes recycling easier
   
2. Recycle bottles and jars at your local supermarket when you do your weekly shop – drop before you shop!
   
3. There is no need to squash cans, cartons or bottles anymore-but do please wash them out.
   
4. Recycle clothes, books & unwanted gifts at charity shops, clothes banks or via door step charity bags.
   
5. Use take-away plastic containers as tupperware for packed lunches or food storage.
   
6. When you go shopping, check that the packaging can be recycled so that you reduce the amount of waste from your shopping trips.
   
7. Reduce the junk mail by writing, calling or email to The Mailing Preference Service, Freepost 22, London, W1E 7EZ, Tel; 0207 291 3310, http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/
   
8. Place a compost bin in your garden for kitchen and soft garden waste eg; grass cuttings, soft hedging and plants
   
9. Larger items can be taken to a household waste site or you could arrange for a bulky collection by calling Customer Services on: 01684 862 151.
10. For information on furniture re-use organisations call 01905 766 883 or try Malvern Hills Freecycle site (below).
    

Other useful sites:

• WRAP (Waste Resources Action Programme)
• Malvern Hills Freecycle
• Computer and Electronics Recycling
• Recycling Guide