FAQs
- Buy only what you need.
- Choose reusable products where possible.
- Repair items before replacing them.
- Donate or sell items you no longer use.
- Borrow or share items used occasionally.
- Recycle correctly when items can no longer be reused.
- Kettles, toasters and hairdryers
- Electric toys and power tools
- Mobile phones and computer equipment
- Radios and portable speakers
- Charging cables and plugs
- Christmas lights and LED lights
If an electrical item is too large to fit in a standard carrier bag, it should be taken to a Household Waste Recycling Site.
Why should I repair something instead of replacing it?
Repairing an item can save money, reduce waste and help keep useful materials in circulation for longer. Before replacing a broken item, consider whether it could be repaired or restored through a local Repair Café, community workshop or specialist repair service.
What should I do if something still works but I no longer need it?
If an item is still usable, consider donating it, selling it, giving it away or passing it on to someone who can use it. Keeping items in use for longer is one of the most effective ways to reduce waste.
Can all broken items be repaired?
Not everything can be repaired, but many household items can be fixed or partly restored. Items such as clothing, bicycles, small electrical items, furniture and household goods may be suitable for repair. Local repair opportunities are listed on this page.
What if an item cannot be repaired?
If an item has reached the end of its useful life, there may still be recycling options available. Use our Recyclopedia to find the best way to recycle, reuse or dispose of hundreds of different household items.
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How can I reduce waste at home?
Simple changes can make a real difference:
I'm not sure how to dispose of an item. What should I do?
Use our Recyclopedia tool to search for the item and find the most appropriate disposal option. The Recyclopedia provides guidance on recycling, reuse, household waste recycling sites and other disposal routes.
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What can I recycle through my household collections?
Collection services vary depending on the type of material. For guidance on what goes in each bin, collection arrangements and recycling services, visit: What goes in which bin?
Where can I take items that cannot be collected from home?
Many items can be taken to an East Sussex Household Waste Recycling Site, including materials that cannot be placed in household bins.
Find your nearest Household Waste Recycling Site
When is my bin collection day?
You can check your collection calendar, collection day and service information online.
Check your collection day here.
How can I recycle small electrical items in Wealden?
Many small electrical items can be recycled from home on your normal collection day. Simply place the items in a carrier bag and leave them on top of your black bin or green bin. Please do not place electrical items inside the bin.
Items must be small enough to fit inside a standard carrier bag. Larger electrical items should be taken to a Household Waste Recycling Site.
Examples include:
Find out more about kerbside electrical recycling here
How do I recycle batteries in Wealden?
Household batteries can be recycled separately from your normal waste and recycling collections. Place batteries in a separate bag and leave them on top of your black bin or green bin on collection day.
Batteries should never be placed inside your household waste or recycling bins.
If recycling a battery-powered electrical item, remove any batteries first unless they are built-in rechargeable batteries that cannot easily be removed.
Find out more about battery recycling here