Author: Liam Gifford
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Are Pizza Boxes Recyclable?
We all love a takeaway from time to time. A busy day at work, the munchies after an evening at the pub or just a pang to indulge can make a pizza an irresistible choice, especially when they can be ordered for delivery with a tap of a smartphone. What’s the best thing to do…
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Can You Recycle Balloons?
Birthdays and weddings are just two occasions where balloons are seen as essential, but are they recyclable and if so, what should you do with them? Let’s dive into the question – can you recycle balloons? You can recycle balloons, however facilities are patchy in the UK. Foil balloons are recyclable using the Terracycle scheme.…
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How To Dispose Of A Dead Bird In The Garden
From time to time, you find yourself needing to dispose of things that are a little out of the ordinary. If a bird dies in your garden, most people won’t be sure what to do with it. As birds can carry diseases that are harmful to humans, it’s important to handle them carefully. So, how…
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Can You Recycle VHS Tapes For Money?
VHS tapes (and even rival format Betamax tapes) are getting fewer and farther between as the years fall by since DVDs became the physical medium of choice for people. DVDs became the dominant format for both film purchases and rentals by 2005. There are still a huge number of VHS cassettes out there though, with…
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What To Do With Mail For Previous Residents
When you move into a new home, it’s an exciting time. Your mind is likely to be thinking about decorating, furniture and generally putting your stamp on your new pad. That doesn’t mean there won’t be irritations along the way, and a common thing to deal with is other people’s mail. If you receive mail…
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How To Dispose Of A Mattress
A great mattress is essential for a good night’s sleep, but eventually they need replacing when they get too grubby, lose their spring, or just retain the imprint of our bodies even when we’ve been out of bed for hours. How should we be disposing of old mattresses when we get a new one? You…
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Should I Get A Garden Incinerator Bin To Burn Waste?
We’ve discussed burning rubbish in your garden before on the site in terms of having a bonfire and what time you can burn rubbish in your garden. While it’s legal to burn rubbish, bonfires do have a habit of irritating neighbours, so is it better to burn waste in a garden incinerator bin? You should…
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Can Broken Glass Bottles And Jars Go Into Recycle Bins?
Recycling glass is important, as it’s one of the easiest materials to use again. However, broken glass is a well known hazard that we’re all familiar with – and easily causes injures if dealt with irresponsibly. So, can glass bottles and jars go into your recycling bins? Broken glass should go into your general waste…
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How Do Bin Collections In Doncaster Work?
Doncaster Council are responsible for providing refuse collection for Doncaster. The council operate bin collections based around three coloured wheelie bins, comprising a general waste collection and two recycling rounds, plus an additional green box for glass. Doncaster bin collection is provided to all homes in the city by the council, offering general waste (black…
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Is Recycling A Legal Requirement?
The biggest change in refuse collection in generations has been the introduction of recycling bins to virtually every household in the country. We all know that recycling is something that we should be doing to look after our planet and its resources, but are we legally obliged to recycle? In the UK, there is no…