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Recycling in West Sussex

Find out about recycling in West Sussex

Jigsaw puzzles

Solved the puzzle? Now answer the conundrum of how to dispose of it!

You can place jigsaw puzzles in your general household waste or take them to your local recycling centre (RC).

Put in your general waste bin

Jigsaw puzzles can't be recycled as the bits are too small, so place them in your general waste bin.
Which RC container

Use the general household waste container.
Which RC accepts this waste

All our recycling centres accept jigsaw puzzles.
You could also...
- donate it to a charity shop or local relevant groups (such as parent-toddler groups) if you have all the pieces.

Last updated:: 24 June 2024