Some councils can collect used batteries as part of their household collection service but in most areas you will need to take them to a recycling centre or a collection point in a supermarket or DIY centre.
Check if you can recycle batteries at home: https://bit.ly/2ZNtw24
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With the sun out this week, many of us are tidying up our gardens, remember you can recycle all of those grass, tree, hedge, bush and flower clippings: https://walesrecycles.org.uk/what-to-do-with/garden-waste-0
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Today is #WorldEmojiDay, what are your favourites?
You'll not be surprised to learn that our favourites are 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ♻️.
With more & more people in Wales recycling, we'd also like to add 👍 😀 .
https://walesrecycles.org.uk/
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Remember when we all used to return our glass milk bottles to the milkman?
Many of us now get our milk from the supermarket in plastic containers but these needn't go to waste after the milk is gone, they can be #recycled in your household collection: https://walesrecycles.org.uk/what-to-do-with/plastic-bottles
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Did you know...cardboard left out in the rain can't be #recycled - damp causes mould to form, making it too low quality to be reproduced.
#TipTuesday: flattening cardboard packaging can save up to 1/3 of the space in your recycling bin: https://walesrecycles.org.uk/what-to-do-with/cardboard-1
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If you've been doing DIY in your house in the past few months, don't forget to recycle your paint cans.
Empty metal paint cans are accepted for recycling at most household waste recycling centres.
Check your local council website for more info. https://walesrecycles.org.uk/what-to-do-with/paint-cans-0
#WalesRecycles

Considering giving home composting a go?
Take a look at our handy guide for hints and tips – even if you don't have a composting bin: https://walesrecycles.org.uk/composting-home-0
#WalesRecycles

People all over Wales are still recycling.
It's what we do.
www.walesrecycles.org.uk
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Most of us know that #recycling reduces our reliance on raw materials, as well as reducing the amount that goes to landfill and damaging greenhouse gases. But do you know what happens to your recycling once it gets collected?
Here's what happens next: https://walesrecycles.org.uk/recycling-knowledge/i-want-do-more/recycle-more/how-it-recycled
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Did you know that today is #WorldChocolateDay? Will you be partaking?
We're sure there won't be any leftover chocolate to recycle but if it came in foil and paper/card, remember to #recycle the wrapper. Other wrappers may not be recyclable.
Check what can be recycled in your area: https://walesrecycles.org.uk/local-recycling
#WalesRecycles