I want to dispose of

Check which materials you can take to Staffordshire’s recycling centres.

Ink cartridges and toner

Reuse: You can buy ink cartridge refill kits which cost less than buying a new cartridge, saving you money and producing less waste.

Kitchen knives

Recycle:  Kitchen knives can be taken to any of Staffordshire's Recycling Centres and placed in the scrap metal container.

Laptops

Electrical items should never be thrown in the rubbish bin, they contain hazardous and valuable materials and should be recycled properly.

Large electricals

Electrical items should never be thrown in the rubbish bin, they contain hazardous and valuable materials and should be recycled properly.

Light bulbs

Reduce: Consider replacing broken bulbs with LED bulbs where compatible. They last for longer and are more energy efficient.

Linen

Reduce: Consider only buying what you really need.

Loft insulation

Reduce: If the current loft insulation is not damaged you could top it up with new.

Masonry

Reuse: Consider if the material can be re-used in another home project.

Mattresses

Reuse: Before you throw your mattress away why not see if it can be reused? If it is in good clean condition and carries the BS7177 fire label there are lots of ways this can be done.