Recycling in School

All schools in Suffolk are entitled to a collection service for recyclable materials. There may be a charge for this service in some areas, so please contact your local recycling officer for details of what the current situation is in your area.

Suffolk County Council's School Waste Education Officers can support schools wanting to recycle more through the 'Pledge To Recycle' scheme and this could help your school work towards "sustainable schools" or "Eco School" status.

We can also add to your curriculum by coming in and running waste assemblies or lessons for your school.

Schools can now buy their own classroom/staff room recycling bins to help kick start their in-house recycling programme. We are able to supply the following bins;

* The 27 litre bin costs £5.70 each (W=365mm, D=260mm, H=380mm)

To order your supplies, or to to get more information about the schools programme contact the School Waste Education Officer on 01473 264280 or by email school.waste@suffolk.gov.uk.

Schools Recycling at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)

Schools can bring a range of recyclable materials to all 18 HWRCs in Suffolk providing that they:

• Segregate recyclable items in to correct material types.
• Place Items in the correct containers on site.
• Fill in a Waste Transfer note or a Consignment note (if transporting Hazardous Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - see below) to declare the amount and type of waste they have brought. This needs to be completed prior to making the journey and handed in at the site office on arrival.

 The types of recyclable items that can be accepted at the HWRCs are:

• Cardboard
• Metals
• Wood
• Paper
• Plastics
• Green Waste
• Textiles
• Motor Oil

All schools taking hazardous Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) to the Household Waste Recycling Centres need to complete a Waste Transfer Note and a Consignment Note which details the type of waste you are carrying. This needs to be completed prior to making the journey.Types of schools Hazardous Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) accepted at HWRCs are: 

• Batteries
• Fluorescent Tubes/Lightbulbs
• Monitors (CRT’s)
• Fridges & freezers
• For Consignment Notes and Waste Transfer Notes please contact Corporate Waste Reduction Officer Dawn Cadby or call 01473 264447.(a small charge will be made for consignment notes to cover the cost from the Environment Agency)

Non-recyclable waste will not be accepted at the HWRCs.