Your Complete
Recycling Guide
Not sure if something can be recycled? Browse by category to find out exactly what to do — from kerbside bins to specialist drop-offs and brand take-back schemes.
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How to recycle responsibly
Identify the material
Check labels for recycling symbols and material codes. When in doubt, use our category guide below.
Clean & prepare
Rinse containers, remove food residue, and separate mixed materials. Contaminated items can ruin entire batches.
Find the right stream
Not everything goes in the kerbside bin. Use our guide to find specialist drop-off points and brand take-back schemes.
Track your impact
Log your recycling on our Impact Tracker to see your personal CO₂ savings and contribution to the community total.
Wearable clothes
Donate to charity shops or clothing swaps.
Worn-out / torn fabric
Drop at textile recycling bins — shredded for insulation.
Shoes (paired)
Many brands run shoe take-back schemes.
Belts & leather goods
Check with specialist leather recyclers.
Wet or mouldy items
These contaminate recycling streams — dispose in general waste.
Duvets & pillows
Some animal shelters accept them; others go to textile recyclers.
Drop-off tip
Most charity shops, H&M stores, and Marks & Spencer accept textile donations year-round.
Brand take-back programmes
Track your recycling impact
Every item you recycle saves CO₂. Log your actions and watch your personal impact grow alongside our community total.
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