A to Z of recycling
Find out what waste items you can recycle, the bin you need to use or which Recycling Centre you can take it to.
Find out about recycling in West Sussex
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Walking aids
Walking aids can be recycled at our recycling centres.
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Wallpaper
Wallpaper cannot go in your recycling bin as there are different types of wallpaper and not all of them are made from just paper. There may be residue of adhesives, paint or plaster on the paper, along with special coatings that mean it cannot be recycled.
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Bring waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to your local recycling centre.
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Water butts
You can dispose of plastic water butts at all of our recycling centres.
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Wheelie bins
Hard plastics such as wheelie bins cannot be recycled. Please use the general waste container at your local Recycling Centre.
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Window panes
Window panes can't be recycled. You can dispose of them at our recycling centres.
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Wipes
Wipes cannot be recycled because they are made from a mix of materials and are often wet or dirty. Put them in your general waste bin.
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Wood
Small amounts of wood generated from a household can be recycled at your local recycling centre. You can recycle wood such as pallets, packaging wood, painted wood, chipboard and MDF. Place these items in the wood container at your local centre.
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Wrapping paper
Most cards and wrapping paper - unless they are glittery, metallic or foil based - can go in your recycling bin at home.