Click on the letter that best describes your item or material and you’ll be taken to it, or redirected if we’ve put it under a different heading.
We’ve tried to be as complete as possible in developing this guide, and have included as many items and materials as possible.
We're only suggesting council-based recycling options at the moment. In the future, we hope to include other recycling organisations.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
In this section you will find:
| Recycle | Place in your household recycling. Aerosols can also be taken to one of our many recycling points throughout the city and our Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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Please make sure the cans are completely empty. Do not pierce or try to flatten.
| Reduce | Use a paper bag or greaseproof paper 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. |
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
Metal coated plastic like crisp packets cannot be recycled either and should be placed in your normal waste at home.
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled. |
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| Dispose | Hove Household Waste Recycling Site can take bonded 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.
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving and dumping asbestos on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| 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. |
| Dispose | Coal ash should be disposed of in your household rubbish. |
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled. |
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| Dispose | Place in your household rubbish. |
| 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.
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping bathroom fittings and furniture on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle | Can be recycled at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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Please do not put car batteries in your household rubbish or recycling - they contain hazardous materials.
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving and dumping car batteries on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| 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. |
Please do not throw batteries in your household rubbish or recycling as they contain hazardous materials.
| Reduce | Consider using a portable BBQ instead. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | Dispose in your household rubbish. Please ensure your BBQ is fully extinguished first. |
| 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping furniture on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping beds or bedding on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with beverage cartons in section C, by looking under 'cartons'.
| 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping bikes on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| 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. |
| Dispose | Plastic ones should be placed in your household rubbish. |
Sweet wrappers cannot be recycled and should be placed in your household rubbish.
| 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping blankets and bedding on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| 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. |
| Recycle | Can be taken to either of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping books on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with bottles and jars in section G to J, by looking under 'glass bottles and jars'.
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.
| 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. |
| Dispose |
Can be taken to one of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping bric-a-brac on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping bricks and building materials on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| 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. |
| Dispose | You can dispose of it in your household rubbish. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping bubble wrap on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
Please see our bulky waste page for more information.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
In this section you will find:
You can find out what to do with car batteries in section A to B, by looking under 'batteries: car.'
| Recycle |
In your household recycling. They can also be recycled in the appropriate bin at one of the many recycling points throughout the city and at the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites. Please empty and rinse out cans before recycling. |
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| Reuse | Donate locally to people moving houses or use as a weed-suppressing mulch in the garden. You can also add to your compost bin in small pieces. |
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| Recycle |
In your household recycling, or take to one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites. It can also be placed in the appropriate bin at one of the many recycling points throughout the city. Please flatten cardboard before recycling it and remove any non-cardboard packaging such as plastic & polystyrene. Normal amounts of tape and staples are acceptable. Tetra Pak cartons (such as juice and soup cartons) are made from mixed materials and should not be mixed with cardboard. See cartons for more information. |
| Reuse | By cutting off the picture to make a new card. |
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| Recycle | In your household recycling. |
| Dispose | Cards covered in glitter or foil cannot be recycled and should be placed in your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | If in good condition you can sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Dispose | At either one of Brighton and Hove’s Household Waste Recycling Sites and placed in the landfill area. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping carpets on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle |
Cannot recycle in your household recycling. Tetra Pak cartons (such as juice and soup cartons) are made from mixed materials and should not be mixed with cardboard. They can be recycled at one of our many recycling points or at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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| Dispose | If you are not able to access any of the recycling points for Tetra Paks, please put these in your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | For collages, or donate locally using Freegle for use on art projects. |
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| Recycle | In your household recycling. |
| Reuse | As coasters, in the garden or allotment to deter birds, sell or donate locally to a charity shop or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | At either one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites in the hardcore container. |
You can find out what to do with chairs in section D to F, by looking under 'furniture'.
| Recycle |
Both Household Waste Recycling Sites accept chemicals. Please ensure they are in sealed leak-proof containers. They should be placed on the chemical deposit table. Please ask a member of staff if you need assistance. 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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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping chemicals on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Dispose |
A limited amount of chipboard from home improvements or DIY can be disposed of at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. 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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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping chipboard on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with Christmas cards in section C, by looking under 'cards'.
| Recycle |
Can be taken to one of the Christmas tree recycling sites we open each year after Christmas, or taken to one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites. If you have signed up to our garden waste collections, a Christmas tree can be placed in your brown garden bin - if they fit. |
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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping Christmas trees on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with Christmas wrapping paper in section W to Z, by looking under 'wrapping paper'.
| Dispose |
Cannot be accepted at the Household Waste Recycling Sites. You must contact Cityclean if you require a clinical waste collection. |
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| Reduce | consider shopping for clothes in charity shops to give second-hand clothes a new life. |
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| Reuse | clothes in good condition can be sold or donated to a charity shop or online using Freegle and other online platforms. |
| Recycle | Any clothes at one of the Household Waste Recycling Sites or textiles recycling points across the city. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping clothes or other textiles on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | Hangers in working condition can be sold or donated to a charity shop or online using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Recycle | Broken wire hangers at either one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites in the metal recycling container. |
| Dispose | Broken plastic and wooden coat hangers cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your household rubbish. |
| Reduce | Where possible use a reusable cup for on-the-go drinking. |
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| Recycle | Coffee cups can be recycled at one of the many carton recycling points in the city or taken to one of our Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
| Dispose | If you are not able to access any of the recycling points for cartons, please put these in your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with computers and laptops in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electronic equipment'.
| Dispose |
A limited amount of construction/demolition materials from home improvements or DIY can be disposed of at Household Waste Recycling Sites. 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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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping construction/demolition materials on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | Can be reused as animal bedding |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | If in good condition you can sell or donate locally using Freegle. |
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| Dispose |
Small dismantled conservatories from home improvements or DIY can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Sites providing you have done the work yourself. If you have paid someone to install or dismantle your conservatory then they must pay to dispose of it as business waste. Please note: Business waste will not be accepted as the recycling sites are for household waste from city residents only. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping conservatory waste on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | If in good condition you can sell or donate locally using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | They can also be taken to either of the Brighton & Hove Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping cookers, ovens and hobs on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle | It can also be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Sites and recycled. Please take it in a sealed leak-proof container and place it on the oil deposit table. |
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| Dispose | Small quantities in a sealed leak-free container can be placed in your household rubbish. |
Do not dispose of oil down drains, in toilets, onto soil or near water.
| Recycle | Give to schools for art projects etc. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with creosote by looking under 'chemicals'.
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with crockery by looking under 'ceramics'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | At one of the textiles recycling points throughout the city. They can also be recycled at Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping curtains on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | In the metal recycling container at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping curtains on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
In this section you will find:
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle |
Small amounts of decking from home improvements or DIY can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Sites. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping decking on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with deodorant cans in section A to B, by looking under 'aerosols'.
You cannot take petrol and diesel to either of the household recycling centres.
Do not dispose of petrol down drains, onto soil or near water.
Contact a hazardous waste disposal company to dispose of it in a safe way. Some examples are below and you can also complete an internet search for others:
You can find out what to do with drink cartons in section C, by looking under 'cartons'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle |
Small amounts of doors from home improvements or DIY can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Sites. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping doors on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with duvets and quilts in section A to B, by looking under 'blankets and bedding'.
| Recycle | Cardboard egg boxes in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | Plastic or polystyrene egg boxes cannot be recycled and should be placed in your household rubbish. |
| Reuse |
Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. Or download the ZeroNet app from Tech -Takeback to get your electrical items collected from your home. Goods that are working or can be refurbished or upgraded will be donated to charity. Anything that can’t be saved will be dismantled and recycled responsibly. Find the full list of the items Tech-Takeback collects. |
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| Recycle |
At the electrical collection point at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. This includes:
If you don’t have transport, then please contact the council as we run a Bulky Waste Collections Service. We charge for this service, but discounts are available for people over 60 and those receiving certain benefit payments. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping electrical items on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reduce | Envelopes in good condition as much as possible. |
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| Recycle | In your household recycling - including any 'windows', stamps or sticky strips |
| Dispose | Padded envelopes cannot be recycled. Please put these in your normal household rubbish. |
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle |
Small amounts of fencing and fence posts can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling sites. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping fencing and fence posts on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle | Hove Household Waste Recycling Site takes small household fire extinguishers. Commercial or business fire extinguishers should be taken back to where you bought them. |
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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping fire extinguishers on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | Unused fireworks should be returned to where you bought them from. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled and cannot be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
| Dispose | (only if used) In your household rubbish. We would advise you to soak them in water overnight to ensure there is no chance of them re-igniting. |
You can find out what to do with flammable chemicals in section C, by looking under 'chemicals'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Ceramic and clay pots can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Sites and placed in the hardcore area. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Recycle | These can be accepted at both Household Waste Recycling Sites. They should be placed in the fluorescent tube box. |
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| Reuse | it as much as possible, clean, flatten and put it back in the drawer for next time. |
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| Recycle | Foil trays can be taken to one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites and place in the in the metal container. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
Metal coated plastic like crisp packets cannot be recycled and should be placed in your normal household rubbish.
| Recycle | In your household recycling. Please rinse clean before recycling. |
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| Reduce | See the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership page on ways to reduce food waste. You could also join Bin Cooking, a Brighton-based project which aims to reduce household food waste. |
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| Recycle | Get involved with a community composting scheme or buy a composting bin for home. See the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership for up to date information. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | If in working condition sell, or donate locally online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | You can also take these items to one of our Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
We also run a Bulky Waste Collections Service for items which cannot be recycled or disposed of in your household collection or communal bins. This includes items of furniture and household appliances. We charge for this service, but discounts are available for people over 60 and those receiving certain benefit payments.
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping fridges and freezers on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | If in good condition sell or donate locally online using Freegle. They can also be taken to the Hove recycling centre and donated to the YMCA shop where it will be sold to raise money for charity. Please ask a member of staff on site for advice. |
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| Dispose | If your furniture is in poor condition then please take it to either of the Household Waste Recycling Sitesfor landfill. If you have no transport then please contact our Bulky Waste Collections Service. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping furniture on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
In this section you will find:
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Dispose |
A limited amount of waste - 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. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping garden sheds on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. They can also be taken to the Hove recycling site and donated to the YMCA shop to raise money for charity. Please ask a member of staff on site for advice. |
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| Recycle | Can be recycled at our Household Waste Recycling Sites in the scrap metal container. |
| Recycle |
Can be composted at home in your garden, or recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Sites. Both sites take garden waste, which is composted and turned into soil conditioner and sold at the site. Please remove plastic bags, string and other bindings. We also run a fortnightly garden waste collection service. |
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This weed cannot be taken to either of the recycling centres under any circumstances.
Disposal requires a professional specialist due to the extremely aggressive nature of the weed. For more information on the disposal of this weed please visit the Environment Agency’s Japanese knotweed page.
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These remain the property of the producer and should be returned to where you bought them from. Some companies, such as Calor, will pay for returned cylinders. If your gas bottle has no markings on it and you don't know where you got it from then you can take it to Hove recycling site. Gas bottles are not accepted at the Brighton recycling site under any circumstances. |
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| Reuse | For purchased food and other household products in refill shops across Brighton & Hove. Jars can also be reused for keeping things tidy in the house, including nails, screws and stationary. |
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| Recycle | In your household recycling. You can also recycle glass bottles and jars at one of the many recycling points across the city, or at the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
| Recycle | Metal lids from glass jars can be placed in your ordinary household recycling, but not your glass recycling. |
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| Dispose | All other metal lids, including ones from bottles, should be placed in your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | Many opticians have in-store collection points for glasses, which they send to charities for reuse. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
You can find out what to do with grass cuttings, by looking under 'garden waste'.
| Reuse | Sell, or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Recycle or dispose |
A limited amount of waste - 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 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping greenhouse waste on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with greeting cards in section C, by looking under 'cards'.
| Reuse | Sell, or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Recycle |
You can take your hardcore to either the Household Waste Recycling Sites. There is a limit of six small builder’s bags for each household each month. Please note: The recycling centres 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping hardcore and rubble on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with hazardous household waste and chemicals in section C, by looking under 'chemicals'.
| Recycle | Can go in the small WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) container at both Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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| Recycle | Ensure it is empty then take it to one of the recycling sites. |
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| Recycle | Can be recycled at both Household Waste Recycling Sites in the cartridge recycling bin. |
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You can find out what to do with irons in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliance and electronic equipment'.
| Reuse | Sell, or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Recycle |
Ironing boards can be recycled at Household Waste Recycling Sites if they are made of metal or wood. Some old ironing boards have an asbestos 'rest' and cannot be recycled. They can be taken to the above recycling sites, but must be wrapped in at least two layers of plastic. If you are planning on visiting a 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. |
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This weed cannot be taken to either of the recycling centres under any circumstances. Disposal requires a professional specialist due to the extremely aggressive nature of the weed. For more information on the disposal of this weed please visit the Environment Agency’s Japanese knotweed page. |
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You can find out what to do with Tetra Pak juice cartons in section C, by looking under 'cartons'.
| Reduce | Citizens Advice provides information on ways to stop getting junk mail. |
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| Recycle | In your household recycling and at both Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
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You can find out what to do with kettles in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electrical equipment'.
You can find out what to do with kitchen waste in section D to F, by looking under 'food'.
| Reuse | Sell, or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms |
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| Dispose |
A limited number of kitchen cupboards from home improvements or DIY can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Sites. The recycling centres are only for household waste from city residents. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping kitchen cupboards on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling because they are made of thin fibres that make recycling extremely difficult. They are also very often contaminated spills or messes, the food waste, grease or dirt which also makes them non-recyclable. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Take to one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites and put in the metal container. |
You can find out what to do with lawnmowers in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electrical equipment'.
| Recycle | Fluorescent tubes and energy saving light bulbs should be taken to either Household Waste Recycling Sites and recycled. They contain small amounts of mercury and hazardous materials so should not be put in your wheelie bin. |
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| Dispose | Old style incandescent bulbs are not recyclable and are not hazardous. Please throw them away in your household rubbish. |
| Reuse |
Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. The contractor laying a new flooring should be able to take back and remnants. |
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| Dispose | We can accept lino at both Household Waste Recycling Sites, but it must be placed in the non-recyclable waste. |
| Reuse | Consider laying new insulation on top of your old insulation, for additional protection. |
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| Dispose |
Loft insulation can be disposed of at the Household Waste Recycling Sites in the ordinary non-recyclable waste area. Please double-bag loft insulation when transporting it, to prevent fibres floating into the air. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping loft insulation on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with magazines in section C, by looking under 'catalogues'.
| Reuse | If they are in good conditions and not stained, you could sell or donate locally to a charity shop or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | at one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites in the landfill bin. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping mattresses on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with medical and clinical waste in section C, by looking under 'clinical waste'.
You can find out what to do with mercury in section C, by looking under 'chemicals'.
You can find out what to do with metal cans in section A to B, by looking under 'aerosol cans'.
You can find out what to do with metal lids in section G to J, by looking under 'glass bottle and jar lids'.
| Recycle | Can be recycled at one of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping scrap metal on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with microwave ovens in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electrical equipment'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled. |
| Dispose | You can also take it to a Household Waste Recycling Sites and put it in the landfill container. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping mirrors on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with mobile phones in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electrical equipment'.
You can find out what to do with mobile phone chargers in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electrical equipment'.
You can find out what to do with motor and engine oil in section N to P, by looking under 'oil: used engine oil'.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
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| Reduce | Consider real nappies to reduce your overall nappy waste. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with used cooking oil in section C, by looking under 'cooking oil'.
| Recycle | At our Household Waste Recycling Sites in the proper oil container |
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Please do not pour engine oil down drains.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Can be taken to one of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
If you have no transport then please contact the council which runs a Bulky Waste Collections Service. We charge for this service, but discounts are available for people over 60 and those receiving certain benefit payments.
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping ovens or other white goods on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle |
Both Household Waste Recycling Sites take paint. Emulsion paint will be recycled. Gloss and oil based paints will be sent for safe disposal. Please place all paints on the paint and chemical deposit table. If the paint is in secure containers, we donate it for reuse by community and charity projects. |
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Both Household Waste Recycling Sites take paint pots. Providing they are empty, metal paint pots can go in the metal container. |
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| Dispose | Plastic paint pots go in your household rubbish. |
| Recycle | Can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Sites and recycled as timber providing they have been used for a household purpose |
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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping pallets on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | If possible, use both sides of blank paper and reuse scrap paper for notes. |
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| Recycle | In your household recycling. You can also recycle windowed envelopes and stapled paper. |
| Dispose | Shredded paper cannot be recycled and should be placed in your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with paper towels in section K to M, by looking under 'kitchen and paper towels'.
You can find out what to do with paving slabs in section G to J, by looking under 'hardcore and rubble'.
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbbish |
You can find out what to do with pesticides in section C by looking under 'chemicals'.
You can find out what to do with petrol and diesel in section D to F, by looking under 'diesel and petrol'.
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with pillows and cushions in section A to B, by looking under 'blankets and bedding'.
| Recycle |
A limited amount of waste from home improvements or DIY can be disposed of at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. There is a limit of six small builder’s bags for each household each month. 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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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping plasterboard, plaster and gypsum based wastes on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reduce | Avoid plastics by using reusable bags, choosing non-packaged fruit and vegetables, refilling containers or buying products in glass containers instead. |
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| Recycle |
All plastic bottles in your household recycling. We do not collect pots, tubs or trays (commonly known as PTTs) as there is no, or very little, market for these types of plastics and it would cost the council, and therefore you the council tax payers, money to collect. |
| Dispose | All other plastics should be placed in your household rubbish. |
| Reduce | By using a reusable bag instead. |
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| Reuse | As much as possible. They can be reused as bin liners. |
| Recycle | Many larger supermarkets accept carrier bags as well as other plastic films. Look out for the recycling bins, usually located by the main entrance. |
This includes all bottles, like milk, water, shampoo, bleach, detergent, handwash, shower gel.
| Reduce | Where possible use a reusable bottle for on-the-go drinking. |
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| Recycle |
In your household recycling. Before recycling, rinse the bottles out, squash, and replace the lids. For milk bottles you can place the lids inside the bottle before squashing the bottle. |
| Reduce | Avoid by choosing non-packaged foods where possible. |
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| Recycle | We do not collect pots, tubs or trays (commonly known as PTTs) as there is no, or very little, market for these types of plastics and it would cost the council, and therefore you the council tax payers, money to collect. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
Other plastics that cannot be recycled are soft plastic films and wrappings (clingfilm, plastic food bags), plastic netting and metal coated plastic like crisp packets.
Please also place these items in your household refuse. They will be taken to our energy from waste facility.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose |
If they are not in good condition and cannot be sold, donated or passed on for reuse, they can be put in your household refuse bin or general waste at the Household Waste Recycling Sites. Electronic toys can be recycled at our Household Waste Recycling Sites, but please remove any batteries before dropping them off. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping plastic toys and hard/rigid items on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reduce | Where possible use a reusable bottle for on-the-go drinking. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with printer ink and toner cartridges in section G to J, by looking under 'ink cartridges'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled. While pyrex is a type of glass, it has been specially treated in the manufacturing process to withstand high temperatures, which makes it non-recyclable. |
| Dispose |
If you have broken or chipped pyrex to get rid of, do not recycle it with other glass items. Simply dispose of it carefully in your household refuse. It can also be taken to either of the Brighton & Hove Household Waste Recycling Sites and placed in the general waste facility. |
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
In this section you will find:
You can find out what to do with quilts and duvets in section A to B, by looking under 'blankets and bedding'.
You can find out what to do with rubble in section G to J, by looking under 'hardcore and rubble'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Take to either of our Household Waste Recycling Sites and put in the metal bin. |
You can find out what to do with scrap metal in section K to M, by looking under 'metal - scrap'.
| Reuse | Sell, donate locally to a charity shop or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle |
At one of the textiles and shoes recycling points across the city. They can also be recycled at either of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
| Reuse | As bedding for small animals. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with soil and hardcore in section G to J, by looking under 'hardcore and rubble'.
You can find out what to do with spectacles in section G to J, by looking under 'glasses'.
You can find out what to do with sofas and settees in section D to F, by looking under 'furniture'.
You can find out what to do with stones, rubble and gravel in section G to J, by looking under 'hardcore and rubble'.
You can find out what to do with storage heaters in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electronic equipment'.
| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
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| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In general waste at one of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping suitcases on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | Refill tins and tubs as food containers, or to keep things organised in the bedroom, living room or bathroom.
Donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Recycle | Metal tins can be taken to either of the Household Waste Recycling Sites or at a recycling point throughout the city. |
Sweet wrappers cannot be recycled and should be placed in your household rubbish.
| Reuse | Refill tins and tubs as food containers, or to keep things organised in the bedroom, living room or bathroom.
Donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
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You can find out what to do with soil and hardcore in section D to F, by looking under 'furniture'.
You can find out what to do with telephone directories in section C, by looking under 'catalogues'.
You can find out what to do with televisions in section D to F, by looking under 'electrical appliances and electronic equipment'.
You can find out what to do with Tetra Pak in section C, by looking under 'cartons'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop, or online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | At one of the many textiles recycling points across the city. |
| Reuse | Sell, or donate locally online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle |
A limited amount tiles - 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, in the hardcore and rubble container. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping tiles or other DIY waste on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
You can find out what to do with tins and cans in section C, by looking under 'cans and tins'.
This type of metal tube should be put in your general household waste. It cannot be recycled because there's food residue left on the inside.
You can find out what to do with towels, by looking under 'textiles'.
You can find out what to do with toys in section N to P, by looking under 'plastic toys and hard or rigid items'.
| Recycle |
A limited amount of turf - six small builder’s bags for each household each month - from home garden improvements or DIY can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Sites. 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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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping turf on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
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Tyres can be recycled by taking them to the Hove recycling site. Tyres are not accepted at the Brighton recycling site. |
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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping tyres on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
See electrical appliances and electronic equipment.
| Reuse | Sell, or donate locally online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping video tapes on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we've had to make changes to the waste and recycling service. Please check the latest updates to make sure you don't make any unnecessary journeys.
In this section you will find:
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose | In your household rubbish or at one of the Household Waste Recycling Sites. |
You can find out what to do with wardrobes in section D to F, by looking under 'furniture'.
You can find out what to do with waste engine and motor oil in section N to P, by looking under 'oil: used engine oil'.
| Recycle | Brita cartridges can be recycled. |
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| Dispose | All others ones can be put in your household rubbish. |
You can find out what to do with weed killer in section C, by looking under 'chemicals'.
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally to a charity shop or online at Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Take it to one of the clothes banks in the city. |
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally using Freegle and other online platforms. |
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| Recycle | Take to either of the city’s Household Waste Recycling Sites and put in the metal recycling container. |
| Reuse | Sell or donate locally online using Freegle. |
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| Recycle | Cannot be recycled in your household recycling. |
| Dispose |
A limited number of window panes and frames from home improvements or DIY can be disposed of at our Household Waste Recycling Sites. 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. |
Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping window panes and frames on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Recycle |
A limited amount of wood - 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. 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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Thank you for doing the right thing. Leaving/dumping any type of wood on the street, other land or beside a communal bin is illegal fly-tipping.
| Reuse | As much as possible |
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| Recycle |
In your household recycling. Standard wrapping paper or tissue can be recycled in your household recycling, communal recycling bins or at the Household Waste Recycling Sites. Do the scrunch test - if when you scrunch it up, it stays scrunched, then it is paper and can be recycled. If it bounces back it is plastic and/or foil and cannot be recycled. |
You can find out what to do with the Yellow Pages in section C, by looking under 'catalogues and magazines'.