Reduce, re-use and recycle

Before you throw anything away, check first to see if it can be recycled. It is even better to try and:

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Help to reduce, re-use and recycle

The following websites can help with your efforts to reduce, re-use ad recycle:

How to recycle the right things more often on the re3 website and Recycle Now website.
Reduce your food waste, plus tips and recipes on the Love Food, Hate Wate website.
Waste and recycling container storage requirements and access for property developers.

You can also advertise on websites and apps that sell or give away items for free.

Item	How to donate
Batteries	Any shop selling batteries will have a collection point. Take used batteries to the recycling centre. Batteries are a hazard so don't put them out for a kerbside collection.
Disposable nappies and wipes	Try reusable nappies as an easy and cost-effective alternative. Use our nappy cashback scheme. Fill in and return the Real nappy cashback scheme form (PDF document).
Furniture	Take unwanted furniture to the recycling centre. Donate unwanted furniture to Age UK.
Glass bottles and jars	Return to a local bottle bank and keep the metal lids on. All other broken glass can be taken to the recycling centre.
Laptops	Recycling Technology (Retec) has been launched to support local families. Visit the Wokingham Lions website for drop-off points and information.
Printer ink and toner cartridges	Return to the supplier or check your local shop that sells cartridges. Visit the Stinkyink website.
Shoes, clothes and bags	Donate these to your favourite local charity shop or your local donation bank. Sell or give away for free online.
Soft plastics	These include plastic bags and packaging for fruit, vegetables, crisps and biscuits. Read the packaging for advice on what can be recycled. Check if your local supermarket has a collection point for soft plastics.