Materials starting with A and B
In this section you will find:
Aerosol cans
Please make sure the cans are completely empty. Do not pierce or try to flatten.
Aluminium foil and containers
Reduce |
You can use silicone or beeswax resuable wraps as an alternative when wrapping food. |
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Reuse |
Try as much as possible to clean, flatten and put it back in the drawer for next time. Containers can be used for seed trays. |
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Recycle |
Can only be recycled at one of the city's Household Waste Recycling Sites and placed in the metal container. |
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Dispose |
In your household rubbish. |
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Metal coated plastic like crisp packets cannot be recycled either and should be placed in your normal waste at home.
Asbestos
We can accept up to 4 sheets or 6 small builder’s bags of plasterboard asbestos per household per month. Asbestos must be wrapped in at least 2 layers of plastic and sealed.
If you are planning on visiting the Hove Household Waste Recycling Site with asbestos make sure you bring two forms of identification to prove you live in the city including one form of photo ID.
Bonded asbestos is often grey in colour and looks similar to cement - if you are in any doubt please have the material checked.
When handling bonded asbestos you should wear goggles, a face mask and gloves.
Don’t break the asbestos into smaller pieces or cut or saw it. If you have any smaller pieces please make sure you dampen them down with water.
For more information go to the Health and Safety Executive asbestos page.
Ash
Reuse |
You can reuse for garden paths or make a narrow path across your lawn for the winter. |
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Recycle |
Wood ash can be sprinkled lightly into your compost heap or around your garden. |
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Dispose |
Coal ash should be disposed of in your household rubbish. |
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Baby wipes
Recycle |
Cannot be recycled. |
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Dispose |
Place in your household rubbish. |
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Bathroom fittings and furniture
Dispose |
A limited amount - six small builder’s bags for each household each month - from home improvements or DIY can be disposed of at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. Please ask a member of staff at the site for advice. |
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The recycling sites are for household waste from city residents only.
Business waste will not be accepted. Business waste is any waste from commercial, trade or business activities. This includes any waste from domestic properties used for profit (for example landlords taking waste from a rented property) and waste that is being removed for payment.
Our staff have the right to inspect any waste entering the recycling sites.
If they suspect the waste is business waste, the person will be turned away. Find out more about business waste.
Batteries: cars
Please do not put car batteries in your household rubbish or recycling - they contain hazardous materials.
Batteries: household
Reduce |
Consider rechargeable batteries - they're environmentally friendly and better value over time. |
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Recycle |
Household batteries can be recycled at our Household Waste Recycling Sites and some larger supermarkets. |
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Please do not throw batteries in your household rubbish or recycling as they contain hazardous materials.
BBQs: disposable
Reduce |
Consider using a portable BBQ instead. |
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Recycle |
Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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Dispose |
Dispose in your household rubbish. Please ensure your BBQ is fully extinguished first. |
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BBQs: metal
Reuse |
As a planter in the garden or on the balcony. Sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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Recycle |
Old, unwanted or damaged metal BBQs can be recycled at one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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Beds
Reuse |
If they are still in a decent condition, they can be sold, donated or passed on for reuse by someone else. Advertise locally for sale or donate using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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Dispose |
They can also be taken to either of our Household Waste Recycling Sites and put in the landfill bin. |
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Beverage cartons
You can find out what to do with beverage cartons in section C, by looking under 'cartons'.
Bikes
Reuse |
A broken bike can normally be repaired. See the following for help.
Emmaus rebuilds and refurbishes bicycles in its workshop. Drove Road, Portslade, BN41 2PA, or call on 01273 426480.
Cranks is a not-for-profit organisation that teaches you how to fix your bike for free. It accepts old bikes and parts for donations.
Donate: using Freegle and other online platforms.
The Re-Cycle project gathers second-hand bicycles and ships them to various African countries. It teaches local people to repair and maintain bikes as a trade.
Mike the bike is now also selling bicycles at Shabitat. All bikes are recycled and serviced. Saunders Road Depot, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AY, or call on 01273 677577.
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Recycle |
Broken or damaged bicycles can be recycled at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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Biscuit tins and sweet tubs
Reuse |
Refill tins and tubs as food containers or to keep things organised in the bedroom, living room or bathroom. You can also sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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Recycle |
Metal ones can be taken to either of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. Plastic ones cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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Dispose |
Plastic ones should be placed in your household rubbish. |
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Sweet wrappers cannot be recycled and should be placed in your household rubbish.
Blankets and bedding
Reuse |
The fabric for making clothes and accessories, or as rags and dust sheets.
If clean and unstained, you can sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. You can also donate clean and unstained blankets to homeless shelters.
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Recycle |
Pure wool, cotton, linen and other natural fibres can be composted but not if mixed with any unnatural fibres such as polyester.
You can also recycle at the Household Waste Recycling Sites or placed in the appropriate textiles bin at one of the many recycling points throughout the city.
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Blister packs for tablets
Recycle |
Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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Dispose |
In your household rubbish. |
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Books
Reduce |
Join one of our libraries and borrow books, both hard copy or download onto a mobile phone or tablet. |
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Reuse |
Sell or donate to a local charity shop, or online using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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Recycle |
Can be taken to either of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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Bottles and jars
You can find out what to do with bottles and jars in section G to J, by looking under 'glass bottles and jars'.
Bras
Bravissimo has a bra recycling scheme, where you can easily donate unwanted or old bras at their Brighton shop. For every kg of bras they receive, they donate to Coppafeel, a breast cancer awareness charity, to support their work.
Bric-a-brac
Reuse |
Sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms.
You can also take to the Hove recycling site and donate to the YMCA shop where it will be sold on to raise money for charity.
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Recycle |
Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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Dispose |
Can be taken to one of the Household Waste Recycling Sites.
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Bricks and building materials
Reuse |
sell or donate for uses in the garden, at allotment sites and for building projects. |
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Recycle |
A limited amount of bricks from home improvements or DIY can be disposed of at our Household Waste Recycling Sites.
Please note: The recycling sites are for household waste from city residents only.
Business waste will not be accepted. Business waste is any waste from commercial, trade or business activities. This includes any waste from domestic properties used for profit (for example landlords taking waste from a rented property) and waste that is being removed for payment.
Our staff have the right to inspect any waste entering the recycling sites.
If they suspect the waste is business waste the person will be turned away.
Find out more on our business rubbish and recycling page.
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Bubble wrap
Reuse |
For transporting fragile items in the post or when moving house. You can also wrap plants with it to protect them from frost. |
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Recycle |
Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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Dispose |
You can dispose of it in your household rubbish. |
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Bulky waste
Please see our bulky waste page for more information.