Recycling / Waste Disposal
Introduction
The rules for what you can and cannot put in bins, recycling points and centres is varying all the time.
The following broad options are listed below.
You could also consider beconing a plastic action champion or volunteering.
Refuse Collections - Blue/Grey Bin (collected fortnightly)
- A blue lidded bin for recyclable material
- A grey lidded bin for non-recyclable material
Further details:
Refuse Collections
What can/cannot go in my recycling bin
What can/cannot go in my general rubbish bin
Garden and Food Waste Collection - Brown Bins (collected fortnightly)
- A brown/green bin (paid for service)
Further details:
Recycling Points
For bottles, textiles and shoes.
Further details:
Donating
Further details here.
Recycling Centres
For virtually everything.
Further details:
Further Information
The following are useful reference sources
What to do with - A-Z list of items and where to dispose of them - recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with
East Suffolk District Council - Waste collection and disposal
East Suffolk District Council - Litter, Fly Tipping, Abandoned Vehicles, Partnerships
Suffolk County Council - Waste and recycling
Suffolk Recycling
Suffolk Coastal Norse
To check whether a company is a licensed waste carrier, go to environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers
Last update on Sunday 15 Aug 2021 by Alan Comber.