Household recycling

Did you know that over half (60%) of the waste in an average household rubbish bin can be recycled?

Each year in Richmond upon Thames households produce over 80,000 tonnes of waste; this is enough to more than fill the Twickenham Rugby Stadium. Currently 36% of the borough's household waste is being recycled, and half of Richmond residents recycle on a regular basis.

A wide range of materials can be easily recycled directly from the home, by using the:

• Black box, white canvas bag and blue bag recycling
• Food waste recycling scheme and order compostable liners
• Garden waste collection service
• A compost bin

Find out what happens to your recycling.

Batteries

The EU batteries directive places responsilibilty for collection and safe disposal of portable batteries with the producers. The Environment Agency website gives more information.

Brita water filter cartridges

These can be recycled by returning via FREEPOST or by taking to one of the particpating stores. Find out more on the Brita website