A to Z of recycling - R
Find out how to recycle, reduce, re-use and dispose of many items in Suffolk.
Please use the search bar at the top of the page or browse the A to Z to find the item you want to dispose of.
Remember that your item might have more than one name or may be listed under the name of the material it is made of.
Disposal
Ragwort is a toxic plant. You must protect your hands, keep arms and legs covered, wear sturdy footwear and a face mask when handling this plant.
Ragwort is able to able to seed even after being pulled, dug or cut up and should only be transported in sealed bags or enclosed containers.
Find more detailed information on ragwort and disposal options or contact your local district or borough council for advice.
Re-use
Charity shops may accept records or there may be some resale value with them. Find your nearest charity shop.
Recycle
You can recycle paper and cardboard record sleeves:
in your kerbside recycling bin
at any Suffolk Recycling Centre
Disposal
You cannot recycle records that are not suitable for re-use.
Put broken records:
in your kerbside rubbish bin
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in the non-recyclable container at any Suffolk Recycling Centre
Recycle
Ring binders can be placed in the metal container at any Suffolk Recycling Centre.
For advice on disposing of different types of folders, see the "Folders" entry
Recycle
Plastic roll on deodorant bottles when empty and only if both the bottle and ball are made out of plastic. You can recycle it:
in your kerbside recycling bin
at any Suffolk Recycling Centre
Disposal
If the empty deodorant bottle is made of mixed materials (plastic and glass) or completely of glass it is not recyclable. If you can separate the glass and plastic, you can recycle the plastic element as stated above.
Put these empty mixed or completely glass deodorant bottles:
in your kerbside rubbish bin
in the non-recyclable container at any Suffolk Recycling Centre