Nothing wasted at recycling centres
Recycling and reusing gives your items a second life. It saves all of us money, energy and precious resources along the way. That old toy, lamp or piece of furniture might be ready for its next adventure with someone new.
No matter what you're chucking out, play your part. Separate your household waste and help us make sure there’s nothing wasted.
Unsure where to go when you visit? Don't worry, our friendly site staff will guide you to the right containers so everything ends up in the best place.
Waste you can recycle
Here are some examples of items you can recycle and reuse at our centres.
| Recyclable items | Examples |
|---|---|
| Appliances | All white goods including: cookers, ovens, microwaves, fridges, freezers and washing machines. |
| Batteries | All types of domestic and car batteries. |
| Building waste | This includes: plasterboard, rubble and hardcore and soil. Plasterboard is accepted at all recycling centres except; Faversham, Folkestone, Sheerness and Swanley. Charges will apply after certain limits. |
| Clothes and textiles | This includes shoes and fabrics. Even if an item cannot be worn again, it can be recycled to produce items like cleaning wipes and mattress toppers. We cannot accept duvets and pillows in the clothes recycling container. |
| Coffee pods | We have separate containers for aluminium and plastic pods. Only put pods in the containers, we can’t accept bags or packaging. You don't have to remove the used coffee grounds from the pods. |
| Electrical and battery powered items | Anything that has a plug or uses batteries. This includes computers, mobile phones, hair dryers, fans, TVs, battery-operated games, e-cigarettes and vapes. |
| Light bulbs | This includes fluorescent tubes, low energy light bulbs, LEDs. |
| Green garden waste | This includes plant and tree cuttings, and grass. |
| Gas bottles | All types of gas bottles. |
| Glass | Glass bottles and jars are accepted at all recycling centres except Faversham, due to limited space on the site. |
| Metals | Any item containing metals including cans and aerosols. |
| Oils | Cooking and engine oils (used). |
| Paper and card | All types. |
| Printer cartridges | All types. |
| Tyres | Motorbike and car tyres. Charges apply. |
| Wood and timber | All types. |
Watch this great video below from our friendly team on site, how they can help on when you visit us.
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Reduce and reuse your waste
Before you buy something new, stop and think: Do I need this? Can I use something I already have?
Read our great tips to reduce waste and reuse more of your household items, including our reuse shops!
Or check which items you can recycle at our recycling centres.