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Can drinking glasses be recycled at home?

Find out how to recycle drinking glasses correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Drinking glasses

Find out how to recycle Computers (PCs), laptops, tablets and monitors correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool.

Computers (PCs), laptops, tablets and monitors

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How to recycle computers, laptops, tablets and monitors

Coffee pouches

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How to recycle white goods

Find out how to recycle white goods correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

White goods - fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers

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Find your nearest location to recycle building materials

How to recycle wall and floor tiles

Find out how to recycle tiles correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Tiles - floor and wall

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How to recycle shoes and boots

Find out how to recycle shoes correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Shoes and boots

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Which plasic pots, tubs and trays can be recycled?

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Which plastics pots, tubs and trays can't be recycled?

Find out how to recycle plastic pots correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Plastic pots, tubs and trays

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Find your nearest locations to recycle plastics bags and wrapping

How to recycle plastic pots, tubs and trays

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How to recycle coffee cups

Find out how to recycle paper coffee cups correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Paper coffee cups

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How to recycle jewellery and watches

Find out how to recycle jewellery correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Jewellery and watches

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Find your nearest hazardous waste disposal service

Find out how to dispose of petrol correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Diesel, petrol, brake and anti-freeze fluid

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How to recycle corporate workwear and uniforms

Find out how to recycle old uniforms and workwear correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Corporate workwear and uniforms

Visit the Podback website to find out more

How to recycle coffee pods and capsules

Find out how to recycle coffee pods and capsules correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Coffee pods and capsules

Find out more about recycling black plastic

Black plastic packaging

Find out how to recycle black plastic correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Cellophane

How to recycle light bulbs

Find out how to recycle light bulbs correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Light bulbs

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Find out how to recycle tea bags correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Tea bags

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Which types of wrapping paper can be recycled?

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Which types of wrapping paper and related items can't be recycled?

Find out how to recycle wrapping paper correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Wrapping paper

How to recycle wrapping paper GTK H2

Find out how to recycle wool correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Wool

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How to recycle wool

How to dispose of wood ash

Check if you have a garden waste collection

Find out how to recycle wood ash correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Wood ash

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Visit the Community Wood Recycling website

How to recycle wood and timber

Find out how to recycle wood correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Wood and timber

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Can wet wipes be recycled?

Find out how to recycle wet wipes correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Wet wipes

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Visit the BRITA website to find your nearest participating store

How to recycle water filters

Find out how to recycle water filters correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Water filters

Visit the Terracycle website to find out more

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How to recycle Walking Aids

Find out how to recycle walking aids correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Walking aids

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How to recycle tyres

Find out how to recycle tyres correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Tyres

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Find out more about how to recycle batteries

How to recycle toys and games

Find out how to recycle toys correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Toys and games

Are toothpaste tubes recyclable?

Find out how to recycle toothpaste tubes correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Toothpaste Tubes

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Can tissues be recycled?

Find out how to recycle tissues correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Tissues

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Can sticky tape be recycled?

Find out how to recycle sticky tape correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Sticky tape

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How to recycle stamps

Find out how to recycle stamps correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Stamps

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How to recycle glasses or spectacles

Find out how to recycle glasses or spectacles correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Spectacles

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How to recycle school uniforms

Find out how to recycle school uniforms correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

School uniforms

How to recycle school uniforms GTK H2

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How to recycle saucepans

Find out how to recycle saucepans correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Saucepans

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Can Pyrex be recycled?

Find out how to recycle pyrex correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Pyrex

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Can plastic PVC packaging be recycled?

Find out how to dispose of plastic PVC packaging correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Plastic PVC packaging

How to recycle printer cartridges

Find out how to recycle printer cartridges correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Printer cartridges

Print cartridges GTK H2

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Can polystyrene be recycled?

Find out how to recycle polystyrene correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Polystyrene

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Polystyrene GTK H2

Which plastic tubes can't be recycled list block

Find out more about Terracycle recycling programmes

Which plastic tubes can't be recycled?

Find out how to recycle plastic tubes correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Plastic tubes

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Can plastic straws be recycled?

Find out how to recycle plastic straws correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Plastic straws

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How to recycle plastic plant pots

Find out how to recycle plant pots correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

Plastic plant pots

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Which plastic bottles can be recycled?

Which plastic bottles can't be recycled list block

Which plastic bottles can't be recycled?

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Pump being removed from a plastic hand wash bottle

Find out how to recycle plastic bottles correctly by using our Recycling Locator tool. Recycle Now's aim is to build a nation where recycling is the norm - find out more.

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