Useful links - rubbish, waste and recycling

If you want to find out more about recycling you can use the following links to internet sites which will answer many of the questions you may still have.

www.recyclenow.com (opens in a new window) is great for composting information.

Many non-governmental organisations have initiatives that involve waste minimisation and recycling.

The links below will connect you to them and you may wish to take part in their campaigns:

If you are researching the subject of recycling for a project and you need official sources, we recommend the sites below:

If you are wondering where you can recycle the clothes and shoes that you don’t wear anymore or old movies that you don’t watch anymore you could try your local charity shops.

With the help of this website www.touchderby.com (opens in a new window) you can find charity shops near your house. Many items can be recycled at our 'bring sites' Recycling sites in Erewash

Freecycle

www.freecycle.org (opens in a new window) is an online initiative in which people give away items that are too good to be thrown away.

There are also similar local groups called Ilkeston Freecycle Group and www.2recycle.co.uk (opens in a new window) offering alternative recycling solutions to local people.

Direct.gov (opens in a new window) may also be useful for researching recycling and environmental issues.