A to Z of recycling

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Find out how to recycle, reduce, re-use and dispose of many items in Suffolk.

Waste collection

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How to recycle and dispose of waste in your kerbside bins and have hazardous, bulky and trade waste collected.

Recycling centres

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See a map of recycling centres, opening times and find out what you can and can't bring.

Fly-tipping

Fly-tipped rubbish on the ground outside

Report and prevent fly-tipping.

Home composting

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Learn how to compost waste at home.

Get involved

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Take part in a litter pick, become a Master Composter, or find other events.

Learning zone

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Find classroom resources for children and teachers or explore where your waste goes (& visit)!

Food waste

Join the collaboration to get Food Savvy

Find out how to reduce your food waste with our Food Savvy challenge.

Reduce your waste

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Great practical tips on how to reduce the amount you waste.

Hazardous waste

Collection of messy paint cans

Unsure how to safely get rid of hazardous items (including paint)? Find out here.

Trade waste

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Learn how to set up a trade waste collection or what you need to take waste to Suffolk Recycling Centres.

News

Community Fridge to bring residents together

A fresh initiative that aims to reduce food waste - a first of its kind in Suffolk - is set to launch in the heart of the Lowestoft community.

SCC awards recycling centre contract to FCC Environment

Suffolk County Council has today announced that FCC Environment has been awarded the new contract for the 11 Recycling Centres. The contract covers the period May 2019 to September 2027.

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