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DIY Waste
Small quantities of diy waste will be accepted at one of the household waste and recycling centres in Babergh. If possible try to separate materials as much as possible to allow them to be recycled.
Domestic Appliances
Unwanted domestic appliances can be taken to one of the household waste and recycling centres in Babergh free of charge. Alternatively we are able to offer a bulk refuse collection service for a small charge. Telephone the Refuse Hotline for more information on 0845 6066045 (Local Rate Call).
Egg Boxes
Schools may collect egg boxes for use as art materials, alternatively egg boxes can be recycled at home, see home composting.
Electrical Goods
Electrical goods can be taken to one of the household waste and recycling centres in Babergh free of charge. Alternatively we are able to offer a bulk refuse collection service for a small charge. Telephone the Refuse Hotline for more information on 0845 6066045 (Local Rate Call).
Engine Oil
There are special containers for the collection of used/surplus engine oil at all the household waste and recycling centres in Babergh.
Envelopes
Try to buy envelopes made from recycled paper whenever possible. They can be recycled in your blue bin, see what can I recycle in my blue bin?.
Fluorescent Tubes
Fluorescent tubes can be disposed of one of the household waste and recycling centres in Babergh, preferably in their original packaging.
Foil
Clean foil can be disposed of in your blue bin, see what can I recycle in my blue bin?, or at a local aluminium bank.
Food Containers
Clean plastic food containers can be disposed of in your blue bin, see what can I recycle in my blue bin?.
Fridges
Unwanted fridges and freezers can be taken to your local household waste and recycling centres in Babergh free of charge. Alternatively we are able to offer a bulk refuse collection service for a small charge. Telephone the Refuse Hotline for more information on 0845 6066045 (Local Rate Call).
Furniture
Some charities will collect furniture:
- Ipswich Furniture Project Tel: 01473 404004
- Gatehouse Tel: 01284 754967
- British Heart Foundation 01473 226736 or 01206575242
- FIND (Families in Need) 01473 833351
- Emmaus 01206 768887
- Colchester Furniture Project (The Shake Trust) 01206 543438
Furniture unsuitable for reuse can be taken to one of the household waste and recycling centres in Babergh free of charge. Alternatively we are able to offer a bulk refuse collection service for a small charge. Telephone the Refuse Hotline for more information on 0845 6066045 (Local Rate Call).
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