Start recycling at home
Recycling at home is really simple and is something that can involve the whole family.

Get started in 4 easy steps

1 Get Your Recycle Bin
If you don't already have a recycling box or bag provided by your local council, it's worth you calling them up and checking that you haven't been missed out!

Get the contact details for your council's recycling officer

	Tip: Keep your recycling bin next to your main garbage bin so you can take out your rubbish and your recycling at the same time.

2 Identify Your Recyclables
Different councils collect different materials although most collect cans, glass and paper.

	Tip: Make recycling part of your weekly supermarket trip “drop when you shop” at supermarket recycling centres!.

3 Sort Your Rubbish
Now that you know what items you can recycle, find a handy place to store them. Make sure you encourage everyone in your house to think whether items can be reused or recycled before they're thrown away.

	TIP: Some things will need to be washed before you put them out for recycling, so use your old washing up water to give them a quick rinse.

4 Put Out Your Recycling
Find out from your council what day your recycling will be collected. In some areas recyling is collected every week by private collectors.

	TIP: Make a note on your calendar or fridge reminding you what days / dates your recycling is collected.