West Sussex recycles

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In 2026 your local council will begin to collect your food waste to send it to an anaerobic digestion plant. it will be recycled into: - Fertiliser to help farmers grow crops - Energy to power the plant - Any extra energy will be sent to the national grid westsussex.gov.uk/foodwaste

The #Community Food Hub will be at Bognor Youth and Community Centre from 10am-11am tomorrow (Wednesday 7 January). Find out more online: westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and… @ArunDistrict #FoodRescue #Bognor #WastePrevention #WestSussexRecycles #FightAgainstFoodWaste #LoveWestSussex

Did you know that we have reuse shops at both Billingshurst and Worthing Recycling Centres? They operate as part of our dedication to reducing waste and encouraging reuse where possible. Find out more here: westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and… #WestSussexRecycles #WestSussex #Recycling

Still clearing out after #Christmas? Recycle as much as you can by separating your waste before going to your local #Recycling Centre. From books to toys & electricals, make sure you're doing your bit and recycling everything you can! westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and… #WestSussexRecycles

The #Community Food Hub will be at Ashenground Community Centre in Haywards Heath from 10:30am-11:30am Friday 9 January. For more information, visit our website westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and… #FoodRescue #HaywardsHeath #WastePrevention #WestSussexRecycles #FightAgainstFoodWaste

If you live in Adur and Worthing, Arun, Chichester, or Horsham districts, there is a local council app that can give you recycling information, and remind you to put your bins out! With the coming changes bringing in food waste collections, now is a great time to download one

The #Community Food Hub will be at #Bognor Youth and Community Centre from 10am-11am Wednesday 7 January. @ArunDistrict Find out more online: westsussex.gov.uk/.../ukharvest-… #FoodRescue #WastePrevention #WestSussexRecycles #FightAgainstFoodWaste #WestSussexClimateAction

In the UK, 8 disposable vapes are thrown away every second! New Year’s resolution to quit vaping? make sure you’re disposing of them correctly. Improperly disposed vapes can cause fires, You can take them to your local #Recycling Centre and place them in the designated container.

Clearing up after NYE celebrations? Here's what you can #recycle - Clean & empty pizza boxes - Clean foil trays - Clean empty plastic bottles, pots, tubs, & trays - Empty drinks cans - Empty glass bottles westsussex.gov.uk/.../a-to-z-of-… #Christmas #WestSussexRecycles #WestSussex

Happy New Year! Thank you for being with us in 2025. We look forward to telling you all about recycling and waste next year! #WestSussexRecycles #WestSussex #WestSussexClimateAction #Recycling

Finished your #Christmas choccies? Here in #WestSussex, you can recycle plastic pots, tubs, and trays of any colour in your home #recycling bin—including those festive chocolate and biscuit tubs! Just make sure they’re clean, dry, and loose. #WestSussexRecycles

Clearing out after #Christmas? Remember, batteries can cause fires and should never go in your household bins. Check if your area offers kerbside collections, book a slot at your local #RecyclingCentre, or look out for recycling points at shops that sell batteries.

From chocolate bars to crisps, bread to fruit & veg, soft plastic is everywhere! Many supermarkets offer recycling schemes for it now, but if you can't get to one it needs to go in the general waste bin. How do you reduce plastic use? Share your tips below!

Post-Christmas clear-out? Separate your materials before heading to the #RecyclingCentre to save time on site and get items to the correct container! Not sure where something goes? Check our A–Z guide before you set off, or ask a member of staff on site! #WestSussexRecycles

Have excess recycling this #Christmas? Check with your local district or borough council about their excess recycling policy! And remember, Keep your recycling clean and dry and break down cardboard boxes to maximise space in your bin to ensure you #recycling isn't wet

Got too many #Christmas leftovers? Make the most of them by checking out recipes online to turn them into delicious new meals. Don’t forget, you can also freeze leftover veggies and meat to use at a later date. Freezing keeps food fresher for longer and helps #reducewaste.

Merry Christmas from all of us here at West Sussex Recycles🎄 We understand everyone is busy enjoying the festivities but please don’t forget to recycle: ✨ Christmas cards ✨ Wrapping paper (that passes the scrunch test) ✨ Paper bags ✨ Glass bottles and jars and so much more!

If you're doing some last minute wrapping this evening, why not put a box to one side ready to seperate your recyclable wrapping paper from your general waste? This will make the #Christmas morning madness less chaotic and help you to recycle all you can! #WestSussexRecycles

#LoveYourLeftovers this Christmas! Planning ahead for how you'll use up leftover veg and turkey can help reduce food waste and save money. Will it be turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day or a turkey curry next week? See more top tips on our website 👉 westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and…

The Community Food Hub will be at Storrington's Chanctonbury Leisure Centre from 10am -11am tomorrow (Wednesday 24 December). For more information visit our website 👉 westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and… @HorshamDC #Community #FoodRescue #Storrington #WastePrevention #WestSussexRecycles