Thread by @CityReuseDepot

Here's a #BrightonWaste 🧵
Lots of ways to reduce your waste or manage it better

RECYCLING options

Find all the local @TerraCycleUK schemes for hyper-recycling
terracycle.com/en-GB
Plastic packaging, crisp pkts, PPE, toothbrushes, lots of stuff you can't kerbside recycle!

The biggest and best local specialist recycling happens every Thursday at @BrightonOpenMkt check what can be recycled and how to participate BEFORE you go!
thegreencentre.co.uk/get-involved/r…
@BtonGreenCentre

Check this national postcode search to see what can and cannot be recycled where you live from home (in theory for when there's not a strike on!) and all the other local #recycling options available
recyclenow.com via @recycle_now

A PAY-FOR recycling service for even more materials than can normally be done kerbside #brighton #hove
About £2 a week.
magpie.coop

All the big supermarkets have recycling drop-off bins for odd plastic packaging and bags
recyclenow.com/what-to-do-wit…
ASK when you're next at your local supermarket, sometimes the bins are not obvious in store!

B&H City Council have a useful #recycling A-Z covering hundreds of items and materials and how to best dispose of them (ignore kerbside options atm #BinStrike)
#Brighton #Hove
brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl…

#Food #FoodWaste
Buy food without packaging. Lots of #REFILL options around the city
#Hove harrietsofhove.com
#Fiveways storebrighton.co.uk/home
#LondonRoad hisbe.co.uk @hisbe_food
at @BrightonOpenMkt wastenot.shop

No NEED to buy bottled water!
download the @refill app and fill up your reusable water bottle for free, on the go - wherever you are refillapp.com
@RefillBrighton 

#ZeroWaste #ChooseToReuse

#CompostClub Food Waste collection service about £10/month
compostclub.online
OR
Join your local Community Composting Scheme
brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl…

Want to start #HomeComposting
Find out all about worms and wormery options 🪱👇🏼
wigglywigglers.co.uk via @wiggled

Great top tips on how to start composting at home via @edenproject
edenproject.com/learn/eden-at-…

Everything you need to know about food, reducing food waste, using up leftovers, growing your own and more!
bhfood.org.uk via @btnhovefood

Don't #flytip!
Give away unwanted things (don't dump unwanted furniture or other stuff on street or next to bins! that's fly tipping. It's illegal.)
Join the Biggest FREE REUSE group in #Brighton #Hove
ilovefreegle.org/explore/greenc…
@FreegleBrighton
Don't throw it away. Give it away!

Can't be #reused? Dispose of bulky furniture/white goods etc legally in #brighton #hove
Book a PAY-FOR bulky waste collection here
brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl…

Pay-for licenced waste removal options 👇🏼
ALWAYS CHECK your waste collection service is actually licenced - get proof!
Check licences here
environment.data.gov.uk/public-registe…

....there are lots in the city here's one I recommend
greenacrewaste.co.uk

Reliable, fast, friendly and prioritise recycling above incineration/landfill

Recycling and Waste service for businesses - there are lots but this is a good local one
paper-round.co.uk/service/recycl…
@PaperRoundBN1

WOOD!
Bulky Wood waste collection service for #reuse #upcycling #recycling
midsussexwoodrecycling.com
@midsussexwrp

woodrecycling.org.uk
@woodrecycling

MAKEUP!
Make-up packaging and container recycling at @TheBodyShop on North St BN1 in partnership with @ReWorkedGB
thebodyshop.com/en-gb/about-us…

Textiles and Clothing!
If it's rewearable then donate to charity shop or Freegle them.
charityretail.org.uk/find-a-charity…

ilovefreegle.org/explore/greenc…

There are also textile, shoe and clothing banks across the city (not affected by bin strike) 👉🏼#reuse #recycling
brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recycl…

Finally both "tips" are open
Old Shoreham Rd #hove (foot, cycle, car)
Wilson Ave East #Brighton (car or cycle)
Do some car-sharing to get your normal kerbside recycling and black bin bag residual waste there while there's a #BinStrike on.

Hope some of this is helpful!
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Ooops forgot a few things 😳
Book a free collection from your home of unwanted computers, small electricals and electronics

✅Free data-wiping and then goods get reused or recycled locally.
techtakeback.com
@TechTakeBack

You can help make our city clean and tidy👇🏼
Join a litter pick, adopt a street, park or area to keep tidy 💚
HELP KEEP BRIGHTON & HOVE CLEAN & TIDY
facebook.com/groups/1703057…

BRIGHTON & HOVE TIDY UP TEAM GROUP
facebook.com/groups/1702998…

🙏🏻

Want help keep our #brighton #hove seafront clean & tidy?👇🏼
#LeaveNoTrace
facebook.com/leavenotracebr…

Local Surfers Against Sewage organise beach cleans and more
facebook.com/sasinbrighton/
sas.org.uk/region/south-e…
@sascampaigns
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