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Getting involved with waste prevention. Not sure where to start? Find out how you can get involved in Waste Prevention. ... Use our A-Z directory to find a Waste Prevention or Reuse group near you.

Swap it!

Don’t shop for it, swap for it!

What to do with your waste

Love your furniture

Find out about the the Repair Cafes in the network and the impacts they have achieved. ... You can find free repair guides for a wide range of household devices.

Recycling in schools

Recycling at school is an important way to get children involved in tackling climate change and other important issues

Recycling

Sustainable Fashion

You can also find clothing repair and alteration organisations across Hampshire. Borrow or swap. ... They are a great way to find high quality clothing at a bargain price.

Community Grant Fund

Watch this short film to find out more about the fund and some of the projects it has supported. ... New Forest. Rushmoor. Test Valley. Winchester. Case studies. Find out more about some of the projects supported.

Waste prevention and recycling

Find your nearest waste recycling centre, look up what to do with waste, get waste permits for vans and trailers, and report fly-tipping, illegal waste, litter and abandoned vehicles. Find your local council for bin / waste collection.

Fly tipping Household waste recycling centres What to do with your waste

Book an appointment to visit your Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

Find your nearest household waste recycling centre (HWRC) and book an appointment. Understand what types of waste we accept and do not accept.

Household waste recycling centres What to do with your waste

Smart living

Find out how to prevent waste at home and in the garden, saving you money and helping the environment.

What to do with your waste

Recycle for Hampshire

Find out which items you can recycle and what happens to items like plastic bottles, cans, paper and glass that you put in your recycling bin.

Recycling

Household waste

How to recycle or dispose of different types of domestic waste, such as aerosols, bubble wrap, foil, garden / green waste, mattresses, paint, polystyrene, rubble and tyres.

What to do with your waste

Find a charity shop (Charity Retail Association)

Charity Retail Association reuse and repair site

Persistent Organic Pollutants in waste upholstered domestic seating

Information and advice about Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) - chemical substances that are known to stay intact and do not break down.

West Meon School Party Kit

West Meon School Party Kit. Actions. Hire rent and swap. Items.

Fly-tipping

What fly-tipping is, how to avoid fines, and how to dispose of waste legally in Hampshire. Find licensed waste carriers, recycling centres, and business guidance.

What happens to your waste

Have you ever wondered what happens to your waste and recycling once it's collected from your home or taken to a recycling centre?

What to do with your waste

Household DIY and chargeable waste

Find out about allowances and charges at household waste recycling centres for soil, rubble, plasterboard and asbestos, and the trade waste service we offer at HWRCs.

Household waste recycling centres

Recycling contamination

Why it matters when materials that cannot be recycled are put in recycling bins.

What to do with your waste

Business, commercial and trade waste

Business, commercial and trade waste is not accepted at Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). Tradespersons from small or medium sized organisations may use the Hampshire HWRC Trade Waste service, which is a chargeable service

Plastics Pledge

Minimising. waste in. Hampshire. homes. Back to Smart Living Website. Make a pledge to reduce your plastic waste. Small actions can make a big difference! Recycling is good, but it's better to avoid buying single use plastic in the first place. By

Cyclist access at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)

Cyclists can book an appointment at any Hampshire HWRC subject to site regulations

Household waste recycling centres

Site regulations at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)

Site regulations at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), including moving and handling waste, restricted waste, parking, safety, behaviour and assistance

Household waste recycling centres What to do with your waste

Unwanted junk mail

Reduce the amount of junk mail you receive

What to do with your waste

In the kitchen

Don't throw away your hard-earned cash! Why does it matter? Watch this short animation to find out why. ... What's your kitchen personality? Try our short quiz to find out!

What to do with your waste

Trade waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres HWRCS

A Trade Waste Service is available for small to medium sized businesses. Restrictions and charges apply.

Household waste recycling centres