Waste A - Z
A - C of waste in Chiltern
A
Aerosols Can be disposed of at your local household waste and recycling centre. Did you know the average family uses 36 aerosols every year?
Aluminium foil
see foil
Animals - dead
We are the local authority that collects dead animals in the District. Please get in touch with us to report any animals. We do not collect animals that are smaller than a hedgehog or squirrel.
Asbestos Asbestos is a hazardous material and only small amounts can be taken to the household waste and recycling centre. You will need a permit to take this to the HWRC. Call 01296 387828 or visit Bucks County Council website for more information.
Assisted collections
We can offer assisted collections for waste and recycling for disabled and elderly residents. Please get in touch with us to register for this service.
B
Bag and bucket system
This is for residents who are part of our kitchen and garden waste scheme, but who cannot accommodate wheeled bins. This will have been assessed by a waste inspector.
Batteries - car
Car batteries from private households can be taken to Household Waste and Recycling Centres where they are recycled. Batteries from commercial organisations cannot be accepted.
Batteries - household
Household batteries can be taken to Household Waste and Recycling Centres sites where they are recycled. Try to use rechargeable batteries and use the mains power where possible.
Bicycles
Bicycles can be taken to Household Waste and Recycling Centres, where if in reasonable condition, they will be passed on for reuse.
Black sacks
All areas not in our Kitchen and Garden Waste scheme are still on a black sack collection scheme for their refuse. Black sacks are to be filled with non-recyclable refuse. Black sacks are distributed to households every six months.
Blue glass bottles
You can place this in your green box, or at a mixed glass container at the recycling centres.
Books
Any unwanted books in good condition are welcomed in the book banks at our recycling centres. Please do not put them in your paper recycling box or bulk bins at our recycling centre - they are unable to be processed at our paper sort facility.
Boundary
We ask all residents to present their waste and recycling for collection on their boundary - where your property meets the pavement- by 7AM on your day of collection. If you're unsure where this is on your boundary, please do get in touch.
Branches
These can be placed in your green bin if you live in the twin bin area.
Brita water filter cartridges
BRITA do provide some recycling bins, located in a number of local stores. Contact Brita to find out for further information regarding this scheme please contact the BRITA Care department on 0844 742 4800.
Building materials
Building materials cannot be collected by the council. Take old materials to Household Waste and Recycling Centres where there may be a charge. Contact Bucks County Council for further information on 01296 382307.
C
Cans
Tins and cans can be recycled at your most of the recycling centres in the district.
Cardboard
This can be recycled by putting in your black box or you can take it to local recycling centres.
Carrier Bags Try to avoid using carrier bags altogether by using a canvas bag instead. Many supermarkets offer a 'bag for life' scheme. Some of the bags cost as little as 10p and when they're worn out they will be replaced free of charge. Plastic bags can be re-used in the home as pedal-bin liners, this saves you having to buy bags. If you still have too many bags, some supermarkets (Somerfield, Sainsbury and Tesco) are now providing bag recycling facilities on site. They are melted down and turned into low-grade plastic items such as street name plates and plastic benches.
Christmas trees
We do collect these from households - check nearer time to check when the collection is in your area. These can also be recycled at your local Household Waste and Recycling Centre. If it is a tall tree, cut it down so that it will fit into a bin.
Christmas wrapping paper
See wrapping paper
Clothes
see textiles
Cooking oil
You can take old cooking oil and engine oil to your local Household Waste and Recycling Centre, where it will be refined and reused to generate electricty. Alternatively the Environment Agency has set up an oil care campaign to help user's dispose of oil responsibly. You can call the helpline on 08708 506506 or go to the website.
Computer and computer monitors
You can take these down to local Household Waste and Recycling Centre. Please ensure all personal information has been removed from the system before taking. There are also a number of charities which accept computers:
IT for charities - list of organisations that re-use or recycle IT equipment for charities
Donate a PC - if you only have one or two items.
Computer games
You can donate these to local charity shops.
Corn starch liners
These can be purchased from a number of local outlets - link to page.
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