Recycling

We take recycling seriously at BHPT. We are currently updating our Recycling Policy and it will be available here soon, as we move in to an Eco Friendly age. More than ever, we all have a responsibility to do our best. So with that in mind we have put together this dedicated page to inform & inspire you.

*Policy coming soon*

In our new office location, Burnham Park Hall, you can also recycle Pringles tubes, ink cartridges and batteries. There is a dedicated area by the stairs in the main reception for recycling these three things.

• Donate used items for others to reuse
  • Hearing aids & spectacles to the Lions collection at Burnham Library. These will be refurbished and sent to people in other countries. The donation box is located by the Village Information Point entrance, towards the right, back of the library.
  • Clothes - There are a number of charity shops in Burnham High Street and surrounding areas.
  • Plastic bags - recycle these separately at your local supermarket or bring the Bags For Life to Care & Share.
  • Computers/laptops/tablets - If these are still working then they can be refurbished and donated to an organisation in the community. If not they can go to your local household recycling centre (click here to find yours).

CHECK WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED - As we all know, not everything can be recycled. A lot of what we think could be recycled often isn’t. Before putting your waste into the bin, check which items can and can’t be recycled in your local area. Look on Recycle Now to learn what your local council’s recycling regulations are. As a starting point, paper and cardboard, tins and cans, cartons, plastic bottles and packaging, glass and empty aerosol cans can be recycled. You can’t recycle batteries, black plastic, glassware, pots and pans, ceramics or light bulbs in your regular recycling bins.

GET SOME CONTAINERS - Different councils have different refuse/recycling bins, so check that you have all of the bins you need/want/can have. Or you could get creative with your own tubs, bags or boxes to keep inside. They don’t have to be fancy. Place your recycling vessel next to your general waste bin to remind yourself to separate the items. Write the names on the front so you know which container is for paper and card, plastic or cans for example. You could make this a fun project for children to get involved in. Ask them to decorate the recycling containers by labelling them, sticking pictures, writing their names and painting them etc. Examples of easy to use / make recycling containers

RINSE OUT THE WASTE - A common mistake people make when recycling is throwing waste straight in the recycling bin without washing it. Waste can’t be recycled if it’s got remnants of food and liquid in it as it’s classed as contaminated. All you have to do is give it a quick rinse after you’re done with it. You don’t have to properly clean it with disinfectant or anything like that - it’s just to make sure the bulk of the contaminants are gone. Put the items next to your sink to remind yourself to give them a quick wash whilst you’re doing the dishes.

• Keep cardboard and other recyclables clean, so it doesn’t get contaminated
• Read your local recycling guide. This makes sure you aren’t wasting your time with some items or contaminating good materials. This is also a great website to look at for more recycling information (insert link https://www.unisanuk.com/what-can-and-cant-be-recycled-recycling-guide/ )
• Cut food waste
  • Sort out your kitchen & donate unopened tins to Care & Share (Care & Share link)
  • Plan meals, buy less, waste less
  • Compost your food waste (not all councils do this for its residents) here’s a guide on composting
• Save water
• Paperback books can be recycled in the paper recycling bin for council collection
• Recycle Toner & Printer cartridges at Currys, Bath Road Slough
• Christmas and greetings cards can be recycled in the paper recycling bin for council collection
• Donate unwanted/unopened tins & packets etc to a food bank (Care & Share link)
• Junk mail can be recycled in the paper recycling bin for council collection
• Return unused or out of date medicines to your chemist or pharmacy for free safe and secure disposal.

Getting kids/the whole family involved

Check out this article from the BBC on ideas to get everyone involved, click here

PLEASE NOTE, ALL ADVISED RECYCLING LOCATIONS ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF WRITING (JAN 2022) IF YOU ARE MAKING A SPECIAL JOURNEY, PLEASE CALL THE FACILITY BEFOREHAND TO CHECK