This section is our Waste & Recycling information centre dedicated to helping individuals and organisations reduce waste and foster good environmental practice.

Here you will find a combination of tips and information about schemes that can help people reduce waste throughout Essex.

Remember: The most effective way to minimise your impact on the local and global environment is:

• Firstly… Reduce!                                            
  
• Secondly… Reuse!
• Thirdly… Repair!
  
• And when you can’t do those… Recycle!

Recovery then Landfill should only be considered when the above is just not possible!

Reuse and Recycling Facilities for Essex Residents:

• Recycling Directory For Essex Provides an alphabetical directory of how to reduce, reuse and recycle all manner of items.
• Freegle  An effective way of giving away or requesting all manner of items by e-mail. It is free to join.
• Freecycle  An alternative way of giving away or requesting items by e-mail if freegle does not operate in your area. It is free to join.
• The Recycling Guide – Easy recycling activities for home and school.
• Local Recycling Guide – A guide to recycling in Colchester and surrounding areas

And don’t forget your workplace. Make sure you office is green as well, check out this Green Office Guide.