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Find out about recycling in West Sussex

Nappies

How to dispose of nappies.

A bin full of disposable nappies.

You can place these in your general household waste or take them to your local Recycling Centre (RC).

  • Put in your general waste bin

    Disposable nappies can't be recycled and can contaminate recycling batches. 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 nappies.

  • You could also...

    • consider using cloth nappies. Reusable nappies can reduce waste and save money compared to disposable nappies. They are easier to clean and use than in the past. Consider using reusable nappies at home or when convenient and use disposables when necessary.
Last updated:
24 October 2024
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