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Waste and Recycling

Key services

Tip locations and opening times - Find out when our household waste recycling centres open
Trailer and van permits - If you're using a van to visit a household waste recycling centre, you'll need a permit
Bin collections - Links to the District Councils that collect the recycling and rubbish from your house

Find out more

A-Z of how to recycle or dispose of your waste - Getting rid of a TV? Find out what you can do with it
Help to reduce and recycle more waste - handy tips to help do your bit
Real Nappies - Help reduce the number of disposable nappies going to landfill
Healthcare waste - Find out what to do with healthcare waste

Get involved

Schools Waste Action Club - Getting pupils involved in recycling
Old paint reuse - Donate unwanted paint to local community groups and find out how groups can apply for paint
Furniture and appliance reuse - Donate unwanted furniture and appliances to local reuse groups
Love your leftovers competition - create a new dish from your leftovers to win great prizes!

Plans and polices

PFI waste management - Details about the waste management contract we have with Veolia

Environmental management - Read about the Environmental Management System we have in place
Municipal Waste Management Strategy - objectives for managing household and trade waste collected and disposed of by the council

Facts and figures

Each household in Nottinghamshire produces on average 1.34 tonnes of waste per year
41.6 per cent of waste collected in Nottinghamshire is recycled
In 2009/10, almost 72 per cent of the waste received at our tips was recycled.

Related services

Environment and Countryside

Green issues - Information about climate change and top tips for leading a greener lifestyle

The Council supports the Love Food Hate Waste campaign.

Apple Lovers Hate Waste. Whatever food you love, we can help you waste less and save up to £50 a month. Read my apple tips and recipes.

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