This is a simple A to Z guide of frequently asked about wastes. If you can’t find what you want, please fill in the Information Request form and we will get back to you with an answer.
These can be recycled when empty. Do not squash or pierce the can though, they can explode!
Aluminium foil and containers can be reused if they are clean. Just save them for next time.
If you really do have to throw it away, it can be recycled. Just pop it into the recycling banks or your green recycling box, if you have one.
Asbestos must be disposed of carefully. Specialist contractors an provide covered skips for the collection of asbestos if you have large quantities, though, if you only have a small amount, you can arrange for it to collected yourself.
We have a collection service where you pay £40 per bag, and we will collect and arrange for proper disposal.
You must make sure that you treat it with proper care though:
The UK uses between 20,000 and 30,000 tonnes of general purpose batteries every year.
Cut down on the use of these batteries where possible. Use the natural resource that we have - THE SUN! Try to choose solar powered equipment or use rechargeable batteries.
Many electrical appliance stores, such as Curry’s, offer a battery recycling point to return nickel-cadmium batteries.
Rather than buying a new book, check with your local library first. If you have unwanted books, there are several book banks throughout the district, or you can donate them to a local charity, allowing someone else to enjoy them too.
If they are in very good condition, why not contact a local second-handbook shop, and earn yourself some cash.
These make up a huge proportion of the waste stream in the UK. After any DIY work, if you have any materials which can be reused, why not advertise them through the local paper, or see if local reclamation yards are interested in buying them from you.
It may be possible to reuse a lot of the materials you have, such as creating features in the garden.
Many materials can be recycled, contact local scrap and skip companies to see if they can help.
Waxy, cardboard cartons can be recycled in the cardboard recycling banks or in your green box (area restrictions apply).
Plastic cartons, such as yoghurt pots or margarine cartons, cannot be recycled at the moment, but can be reused. They make great storage containers or flower pots.
Though useful, not everything needs to be wrapped in it! Try using plates to cover bowls of food.
There are several charities which will take unwanted computers for recycling. Try local charities to see if they can help.
Egg boxes can be reused. If you have a local organic or farm shop, ask if they would like them. Otherwise, they can be recycling in the cardboard recycling banks.
They are also great in your compost heap!
Try to repair any appliances before you throw them away. Many appliances are disposed of because they need a simple repair, but people do not realise.
The Sleaford and District Furniture Recycling Project may be able to find your appliance a new home. Contact them on 01529 307060 or sleafurnrecycle@amserve.net.
There is new legislation coming into force soon, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) which states that retailers must make arrangements for appliances to be returned to them for recycling.
Can you reuse the envelope first? Sticky labels can be used to cover the address. If it is not possible to reuse it, it can be recycled in our recycling banks, as long as the window has been removed first.
Good quality clothes can be donated to local charity shops or recycled through the banks scattered around the district. You may be able to donate them to local schools or nurseries as fancy dress clothes for the kids.
Designer labels can be sold through second-hand stores or the internet.
Clothes that are not in good condition can be recycled. Contact the Information Request page for more information.
Firstly, think about buying energy efficient appliances. This will reduce the energy used, and save your electricity bill!
If your appliance is still in working order, contact the Sleaford and District Furniture Recycling Project on 01529 307060.
Once a fridge or freezer has reached the end of its life, it can be recycled either through the Household Waste Recycling Centres or we will collect it for you for a charge of £10 per appliance.
There are several places you can take furniture for recycling, including the Sleaford and District Furniture Recycling Project on 01529 307060. Before it is donated free of charge, consider advertising it in the local newspaper or selling it on the internet. There are people who are looking for your dining table or wardrobe!
If the items are beyond use, we can collect them for a small charge. Please contact the Recycling Helpline on 01476 406279 for details.
This glass is reinforced and cannot be recycled in the glass banks throughout the district. You must take it to the Household Waste Recycling Centres to safe disposal.
Old glasses can be recycled for use in low income groups or third world countries. Your local optician may have a scheme already, or you can contact various charities who make collections, such as Help the Aged. The internet will be able to find all charities making these collections.
There are several charities which will collect these for recycling. Many local computer shops have collection points, or you can contact the charities directly. Look on the internet for those charities making the collections at this time.
Opt for low energy bulbs, as they can last for years. They do cost a little more to buy, though they are getting cheaper all the time.
Otherwise, please place them in a cardboard box or plastic container, and leave next to your black bags for collection.
Together with Lincolnshire County Council, we are recycling mobile phones for the Woodland Trust. Envelopes are available at all local Council offices, or we will post one to you. Please contact the Recycling Helpline on 01476 406279.
Paints can be donated to local charities or schools for art work or restoration projects.
If it is dried out, you will need to take the lid off the pot, and make sure that it is fully dry. Then put out for the refuse collection next to your bin bags.
There are seven types of plastic, identified by the numbers in the recycling logo.
Type 1 or PET is polyethylene terephthalate plastic. This is used to make fizzy drink bottles and water bottles.
Type 2 or HDPE is high density polyethylene plastic. This is used to make milk bottles, detergent or oil bottles.
We are able to recycle both these types of plastic, as long as they are clean / rinsed out.
Type 3 or PVC is polyvinyl chloride plastic. These are used to make food trays, vegetable oil bottles or food wraps.
Type 4 or LDPE is low density polyethylene plastic. These make plastic carriers or bin bags.
Type 5 or PP is polypropylene plastic. Margarine tubs or bottle tops are made from these.
Type 6 or PS is polystyrene. Yoghurt pots, foam cups or meat packaging are made from this.
Type 7 or Other is usually acrylic, polycarbonate or mixed plastics.
Try to reuse as many plastic trays or pots as possible.
They can be used to add height to computer monitors, but otherwise, you can tear them up (try a few pages at a time) and add to your compost heap, or shred to make animal bedding. White telephone directories can be added to the paper recycling banks or in your green box (if you have one). Yellow Pages can be taken to the cardboard recycling banks.
If unusable, donate to local schools or nurseries for their art and craft box!
