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Find out how to reduce, reuse and recycle particular items in Preston by selecting the letter your item begins with.
Top tip: If you can't find your item try searching for the name of the material first. E.g. plastic tub, cardboard box etc.
Balloons
Reduce - opt for alternative eco-friendly decorations such as paper chains Reuse - use in craft projects Recycle - find a local drop off point through Terracycle Dispose - put in your grey bin
Batteries (household and car)
Reduce - choose rechargeable batteries and reduce the amount of batteries you need to buy Recycle - take to your local household waste and recycling centre or supermarket
Never put batteries in your bins as they can cause fires in our wagons or at the processing facility.
Baubles
Reuse - give away through Freecycle or Freegle Reuse - take to your local charity shop Dispose - wrap up broken baubles and put in your grey bin
Belts
Reuse - give away through Freecycle or Freegle Reuse - take to your local charity shop
Bicycle
Reuse - give away through Freecycle or Freegle Reuse - take to your local charity shop Reuse- donate through re-cycle
