Waste A to Z
Find out what goes in which bin
To find information online, please use our accessible search function below.
If the item you are looking for is not listed, please contact us at waste@eastcambs.gov.uk. We will advise you of the best method of disposal and add it to the online search.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Wood ash can be used on your garden by adding directly to the soil around plants.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Allow to completely cool and then bag it in a paper bag and put in your green bin. It must be bagged or it will blow out when the bin is emptied, and can be a hazard for our bin collectors.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
Collection points
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
Duvets and pillows
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Terracycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling point
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
Recycle at a supermarket
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Specialist disposal
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Please check your local supermarket, as some supermarkets have collection points for these.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
Green bin or home composting
Black sack
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
Re-use
Compostable pods
Recycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
- Cancer Research Shops (paper money only)
- Oxfam Shops
- Save the Children Fund
- Sue Ryder
- EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Never pour fats down the drain
Compost at home or use the green lidded bin
Household waste recycling centre
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Choose re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Crisp tubes can not be recycled, but Pringles tubes can be recycled via Terracycle. Find your nearest collection point for the Pringles Can Recycling Programme (external link). Please note that other brands are not accepted.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Never pour fats down the drain
Compost at home or use the green lidded bin
Household waste recycling centre
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Prevent waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you have more than five litres of flammable liquids or chemicals, or more than 20 litres of paint to dispose of, please email wmt@cambridgeshire.gov.uk before attending any site.
Please note that paint is only accepted at Witchford, March, Milton, St Neots, Thriplow and Wisbech only.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
These can be recycled for via the Terracycle personal care and beauty recycling programme.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Specialist disposal
- Doctors surgeries
- Hospital audiology departments
- Private hearing specialists
- Some charity shops - for example: Help the Aged and Age Concern
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Inhalers can not be placed in black sacks or recycling bin.
Please take them to your pharmacy so they can de disposed safely.
For more information about inhaler recycling, visit the Recycle Now website (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Reduce waste
You can avoid the need to dispose of liquid soap bottles by using solid bars of soap.
Although plastic bottles are recyclable, the dispenser pump must be removed, as this contains a small metal spring and is not currently recyclable via the blue bin.
The pumps are accepted in the Terracycle Personal Care and Beauty Recycling Programme but should otherwise be placed in the black bin.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Consider re-usable nappies - modern styles are easy to use and wash.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Newspaper can be used for wrapping food waste to go in your green lidded bin, and for lining a kitchen caddy, if you have one.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Terracycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
Re-use
Recycle at your supermarket
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If in good condition, donate to a charity shop or pass on via networks such as Freegle (external link) or Gumtree (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
Choose re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Re-use
Donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Reduce
TerraCycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Small amounts of shredded paper can be added to your home compost bin. Small amounts layered with food waste and garden waste can be also added to your green lidded bin.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Small amounts of shredded paper layered with food waste and garden waste can be also added to your green lidded bin.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable 'plastic' or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please make sure that any sellotape has been removed, before putting your tissue paper in the green lidded bin.
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
- keep your personal waste (including tissues and cloths or wipes used to clean exposed surfaces) in a separate bin bag,
- when the bag is full, tie the top, place the whole bag into another bin bag and tie the top of that,
- store the bag for at least 72 hours before putting for collection.
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
Terracycle
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling banks
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Dirty, oily or wet towels can not be re-used or recycled.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
Specialist disposal
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Large branches thicker than a broom handle can be taken to the Household Recycling Centre.
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Re-use or donate
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
Recycle points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
Choose re-usables
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If clothes are soiled or wet, please place them in your black sacks.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)