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Latest news

  • Christmas 2020: A ‘thank you’ is the best gift you can give

    There’s no denying that this year has been challenging. Every single one of us has had a lot to adapt to, and as 2020 draws to a close we’re all looking to Christmas as a time to rest, relax, and celebrate however we can.
    30 Nov 2020
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  • Keep recycling this Christmas – and don’t forget to thank our dedicated bin crews

    Today Recycle Now NI launches a nationwide campaign to remind householders to continue recycling and help our dedicated recycling and waste workers stay safe while they continue to provide us with the best possible service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    26 Nov 2020
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  • Recycling and Waste Collections in Northern Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Local authorities across Northern Ireland are continuing to work hard to provide the best possible service during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Recycling and waste crews are designated key workers, and they are doing a fantastic job.
    17 Nov 2020
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  • Recycle Now hits new heights with best ever Recycle Week results

    This year Recycle Now tapped into the cultural shift of citizens’ new-found respect for the planet, acquired during lockdown.
    3 Nov 2020
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  • Recycle Week starts today! Together – We Recycle.

    New stats show the UK cares more about the environment than ever before – nearly 9 in 10 households ‘regularly recycle’
    21 Sep 2020
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  • New stats show Northern Ireland cares more about the environment than ever before

    The theme for Recycle Now’s 17th annual Recycle Week is to thank the nation for continuing to recycle despite all that has happened this year.
    21 Sep 2020
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  • View from the ground: what it’s like to be a recycling and waste worker during COVID-19

    At this time, we are all relying on the people who deliver essential services more than ever. Recycling and waste workers are now designated key workers, and householders are keen to show their appreciation. But what is it like on the front line?
    6 May 2020
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  • Composting without a bin

    With reductions in green waste collections across the country, now is the perfect time to start composting at home, and the good news is that you don’t need to spend money on a bin.
    4 May 2020
    Current, Local news story
  • Waste and recycling collections during the COVID-19 crisis

    Last reviewed: 13 January 2021Local authorities across the UK are working hard to provide the best possible service during the COVID-19 crisis. Waste and recycling crews are designated key workers, and they are doing a fantastic job.
    27 Mar 2020
    Current, Local news story
  • Plan for a less wasteful Christmas

    When the frenzy of Christmas is over, many of us are dismayed by the amount of waste left behind by gift packaging, wrapping and decorations.
    23 Oct 2019
    Archived, Packaging
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