Waste A to Z
Find out what goes in which bin
To find information online, please use our accessible search function below.
If the item you are looking for is not listed, please contact us at waste@eastcambs.gov.uk. We will advise you of the best method of disposal and add it to the online search.
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/air%2C%20home%2C%20laundry.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/ash%20coal%20.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/baby%20food%20pouches%202.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/babybel%202%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/batteries%203.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
Collection points
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/bed%20linen.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
Duvets and pillows
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Compost%20bin.png)
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![a bicycle wheel](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/bike%20tyres%20.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![biscuit packets](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/biscuit3.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![filled black waste sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black%20bags%20.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![empty black plastic food tray](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black%20food%20tray%20.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![folded blanket](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/blanket2_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![kitchen blender](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/blender.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![empty tablet blister pack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pill%20packet%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Terracycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![pink bra](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/bra%20a-z.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling point
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![selection of household items](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/bric%20a%20brac.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![smashed glass](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/broken%20glass.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![roll of new bubble wrap](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/bubble%20wrap.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
Recycle at a supermarket
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![Bucket Bucket](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/Bucket.jpg)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![opened packet of butter](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/butter%20wrapper_0.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![decorative lit candle](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/candle.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![cat sniffing a litter box](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/catlitter.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Please double bag cat litter and make sure bags are not too heavy by mixing with lighter waste.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![mugs, cups and saucers](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/ceramic%20crockery.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![bags of cereal](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/inner%20plastic%20from%20cereal%20box.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Please check your local supermarket, as some supermarkets have collection points for these.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![packets of chewing gum](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/chewing%20gum%20_0.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![opened bar of chocolate](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/chocolate%20wrapper.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![four Christmas crackers in a row](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/christmas%20crackers%202.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Blue lidded bin Blue lidded bin](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/Blue%20Bin.png)
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![blue Christmas tree bauble](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/christmas%20dec%202.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
Green bin or home composting
Black sack
![crushed cigarette butt](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/cigarete%20but.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![rolls of kitchen cling film](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/cling%20film_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![black plastic coat hanger](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/coat%20hangers_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![gold coffee pod with coffee spilling out](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/coffee%20pods_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
Re-use
Compostable pods
Recycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![disposable cup and bowl](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/compostable%20cups%2C%20cutlery%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![graphic of a computer screen](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/computer%20sceens.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![a pair of contact lenses](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/contact%20lenses.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![Plastic cork Plastic cork](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/vinova_synthetic_wine_closure.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![stack of cotton wool pads](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/cotton%20wool%20pads.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Choose re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![crisp packet with crisps falling out](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/crisp%20packet.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![crisp tube lying on its side with crisps spilling out](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/crisp%20tube_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Crisp tubes can not be recycled, but Pringles tubes can be recycled via Terracycle. Find your nearest collection point for the Pringles Can Recycling Programme (external link). Please note that other brands are not accepted.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![white duvet and pillows](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/duvet%20and%20pillows_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Compost%20bin.png)
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![electronic robot toy](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/electric%20toys2_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![red and silver stand mixer](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/electric%20whisk.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![selection of household electrical items, like hoovers, irons and kitchen appliances](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/electrical%20items.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![cat and dog sitting together](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/faeces%20dog%20cat.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![string of colourful fairy lights](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/fairy%20lights.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![cast iron frying pan](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/frying%20pan.jpg)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![roll of greaseproof paper](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/greaseproof%20paper.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![pair of hair straightners](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hair%20straightners.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![purple hairdryer](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hair%20dryer.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![bright orange handbag](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/handbags.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![stack of hardboard fruit punnets full of pears](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hard%20board%20fruit%20punnet.jpg)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![blue asthma inhaler](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/inhalers.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Inhalers can not be placed in black sacks or recycling bin.
Please take them to your pharmacy so they can de disposed safely.
For more information about inhaler recycling, visit the Recycle Now website (external link)
![porridge oats](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/sachet%20of%20porridge%20oats.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![an ipod with earbuds](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/ipod.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Iron silver iron with electric cord wrapped around](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/iron.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![silver coloured diamond ring](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/jewellery1.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![box of empty padded envelopes](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/jiffy%20envelopes.jpg)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![stainless steel upright kettle](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/kettle%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![white kitchen roll](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/kitchen%20roll.jpg)
![Compost at home Compost at home](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/Compost%20bin.png)
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Green%20Bin.png)
Small amount of kitchen paper are suitable for composting. Together with your food and garden waste, it will be turned into compost.
You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![green angled desk lamp](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/lamp.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![hand wearing a blue latex glove](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/latex%20gloves.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![stack of magazines](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/magazine%20in%20plastic.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![display of lipsticks](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/make%20up%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![clean soaker pad from an unused meat tray](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/meatpad.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![round gold framed mirror](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/Mirror%20%28glass%29%20.jpg)
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Mirror glass can not be recycled with container glass (bottles and jars). Small amounts can be put in your black sack. Please make sure you wrap it in bubble wrap, film or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![kitchen floor mop](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/mops%20.jpg)
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![bottle of red nail varnish](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/nail%20polish%20bottle.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![stack of new disposable nappies](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/nappies.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Disposable nappies cannot be recycled. Consider re-usable nappies - modern styles are easy to use and wash.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![open box of packaging chips](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/packaging%20chips%20.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![stationary caddy](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pen%20pot.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Terracycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![pet food pouch](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pet%20food%20sachet.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![pile of old photos](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pile%20of%20photographs.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![cardboard pizza box](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pizza%20boxes.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Blue%20Bin.png)
It is important that cardboard is clean and dry for recycling, without any food waste left on it. Please tear off any greasy parts and dispose of them, together with food scraps, in the green lidded bin so that they can be recovered through composting and do not contaminate the blue lidded content.
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put waste in loose and not in bags.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Green lidded bin Green lidded bin](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/Green%20Bin.png)
Your food and garden waste from green lidded bin is turned into compost. You can put things straight into the green bin. You can wrap food waste in newspaper or put it in a paper bag. Please do not use biodegradable plastic or corn starch bags. These do not break down quickly enough and result in extra processing costs. Your bin could also be refused collection.
More information on how the compost is made, can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![Compost at home Compost at home](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/Compost%20bin.png)
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![clear plastic bottle filled with blue liquid](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/plastic%20bottles%20from%20chemicals.jpg)
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![empty used green plastic bag](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/plastic%20carrier%20bags%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
Re-use
Recycle at your supermarket
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![red plastic knife, fork and spoon set](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/plastic%20cutlery%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![net bag full of oranges](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/plastic%20fruit%20nets.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![brown plastic plant pot](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/plastic%20plant%20pots.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Blue%20Bin.png)
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![pale blue washing up bowl](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/plastic%20washing%20up%20bowls.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
If in good condition, donate to a charity shop or pass on via networks such as Freegle (external link) or Gumtree (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![polystyrene packing material](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/polystyrene%20packaging%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Please break larger pieces into smaller ones, so they fit in black bags. Please mix them up with heavier waste.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![empty while polystyrene box](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/polystyrene%20food%20packaging%20.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![disposable face mask](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/ppe.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Choose re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
![small container with a foil pull safety seal](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pull%20tab%20safety%20seal.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![clear pyrex dishes](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pyrex%20crockery.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Please wrap it in bubble wrap, plastic bags or paper for safety.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![Razor blade Metal razor blade](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/razor-blade.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce
TerraCycle
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![an example supermarket receipt](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/recipts.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![red office ring binder](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/ring%20binders.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![square brown and cream patterned rug](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/rugs%20door%20matts.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![tampons and sanitary towels](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/pads%20tampons.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![nine pairs of children's shoes arranged in a grid](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/shoes_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![pile of new sponge scourers](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/sponge%20scourer.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![silver foil coffee packet](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/tea%20and%20coffee%20packets.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![unused tealight in silver foil case](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/tea%20light%20cases.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Blue%20Bin.png)
Materials from your blue lidded bin are sorted and turned into new products. Please put things in the bin loose and not in bags. This helps us process it.
More information on how your recycling is processed can be found on RECAP’s website (external link)
You can check your bin collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![two slice bright yellow toaster](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/toaster%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![red toothbrush with white bristles](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/toothbrush%20_0.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
Terracycle
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![line of toothpaste tubes](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/toothpaste%20squeezy.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![black safety torch](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/torch%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![stack of bath towels](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/towels.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
Textile recycling banks
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
Dirty, oily or wet towels can not be re-used or recycled.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![toy wooden sailing boat](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/toys.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![paper vacuum bag](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/vacumm%20bags_0.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![vacuum cleaner](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/vacum%20cleaner.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
Bulky collection service
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use or donate
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![compact disc](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/video%20tapes%2C%20cds%2C%20dvds.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![vinyl record](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/vinyls.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![roll of wallpaper](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/wallpaper%201.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![silver wristwatch with black strap](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/wrist%20watch%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Donate or re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![water filter jug](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/water%20filter.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
Recycle points
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![baby wipes in a plastic pouch](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/wipes.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Choose re-usables
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![thick sheets of wool packaging material](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/woolpackaging.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Compost%20bin.png)
Wool packaging insulation, such as from meat deliveries, can be put in a home composter. It takes quite a long time to break down.
Composting is a natural process that turns your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient-rich food for your garden. For more information about home composting, please visit Recycle Now’s website (external link)
Wool insulation (or from jumpers) is not suitable for the green bin. This is partly because these kind of fibres can jam the shredding machinery used before composting, and also that wool can take several months to break down. The process used for green bin material takes 6-8 weeks.
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/worn%20out%20clothes.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Reduce waste
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Household recycling centre Household recycling centre](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/hwrc_0.png)
Please check Cambridgeshire County Council’s website (external link) before you visit Witchford Household Recycling Centre.
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/black-sack.png)
If clothes are soiled or wet, please place them in your black sacks.
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![glittery silver wrapped gift](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/wrapping%20paper%20metallic%20.jpg)
![](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/default_images/Other.png)
Re-use
If you cannot do the preferred option please see alternative options below:
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)
![a chest x-ray being held up to the light](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/xray%20.jpg)
![Black sack Black sack](https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/wasteatoz/black-sack_0.png)
Black sacks go through a mechanical and biological sorting process before going to landfill. Find out more about this process on RECAP's website (external link)
You can check your waste collection dates on our bin collection day page (external link)