Do you recycle as much as you can? Thanks to a national campaign you can learn a little bit more about the everyday items that you should be putting in your recycling bin.
We’re showing our support for National Recycle Week (22-28 September), a campaign that is all about understanding what everyday items can be recycled instead of being thrown into general waste.
As part of this week’s campaign, we’re sharing information and resources that will help to improve residents’ knowledge of recycling. Collectively, small changes can make a big difference.
Why does recycling matter?
Recycling is good for the environment and helps us make use of the planet’s limited natural resources, and it’s easy to do.
Did you know? It costs £128.99 per tonne to dispose of general waste whilst recycling at present, costs £62.86 to dispose.
How can you help to improve recycling in Thurrock?
1. Put the right items in the right bin
We’re all guilty of possibly putting the wrong item in the wrong bins so below is a reminder of what goes in the food waste bins and the blue, brown and green or grey bins.
What to put in your food bin
Food waste should go in a food caddy liner bag before putting the tied bag in your food bin. Food waste includes:
- Cooked and uncooked food
- Vegetable peelings
- Meat and bones
- Egg shells
- Plate scrapings
- Teabags and coffee grounds
What to put in your wheeled bins
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If we've not delivered your food bin, put food waste in your green/grey bin, wrapped in newspaper or a kitchen paper towel. |
If you live in a flat, recyclable items should be rinsed out, squashed or flattened and large items should be broken into pieces before they go into the Recycling Eurobin (image below).
2. Recycling your food waste
For every tonne of food waste that is recycled instead of put in the rubbish, we can save £36k per year of public money. This is why we are asking residents to do what they can to recycle their food waste - please see the tips below to help you with this.
Try home composting your food waste
Composting is an inexpensive, natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient rich food for your garden. It's easy to make and use, if you have the facilities.
Find out more here: How to set up home composting | Recycle Now
3. Free Recycling on your doorstep
We are working in partnership with Anglo to collect unwanted clothing, footwear and various household items from residents living in the borough free of charge.
Items that can be collected also include books, games, CDs, DVDs, crockery and various household items such as working small electricals, computers and consoles, microwaves.