Welcome to the Recycle Week 2024 special edition of our Residents' eNewsletter

Welcome to our special edition Residents' eNewsletter for Recycle Week! This year’s theme is Rescue Me, focusing on saving those commonly missed recyclables from the general waste bin and making sure they end up in the recycling bin!

Follow West Sussex Recycles on social media to find out more about what's going on during this year's recycle week.

New recycling animations just released 

Got questions about recycling? West Sussex Waste Partnership has launched an exciting series of short videos to help answer all your questions. From why your recycling needs to be loose to handling old batteries, these informative videos have the answers!

Think Before You Throw and check out the new videos on YouTube.

Thinking about redecorating?

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Biffa and Community RePaint (sponsored by Dulux) to introduce an exciting new paint reuse initiative.

Residents can now donate or collect surplus paint at designated Recycling Centres across West Sussex.

Autumn/Winter recycling centre opening hours

Our Recycling Centres have now switched to their Autumn/Winter hours. All 11 centres will be open from 9am to 4pm until 31 March 2025.

Remember to book your slot online before heading to the centre. Appointments can be booked up to 14 days in advance or even on the same day if there’s availability. If you no longer need your slot, don’t forget to cancel it so someone else can use it!

Full opening hours can be found on our website.

Are you making the most of additional kerbside collections?

Did you know that some items can’t go in your regular home recycling bin but might still be recyclable at the kerbside? Your local district or borough council may offer additional kerbside collections for small electricals, batteries, and even textiles for free!

Don’t miss out! Visit the West Sussex Recycles website to discover which collections are available in your area and start recycling even more today.

Halloween recycling tips

Getting ready for Halloween fun? Whether you’re hosting a party or going trick-or-treating, remember to recycle what you can!

• Cans, plastic bottles, tubs, trays, and glass bottles – all recyclable at home.
• Sweet wrappers – these can’t be recycled at home but can be dropped off at participating supermarkets.

Looking to reduce waste? Try using reusable crockery and decorations or get creative with second-hand costumes!

Free Halloween reuse workshops for kids

This month, the Waste Prevention Team will be hosting a series of fun, Halloween-themed reuse craft workshops at various West Sussex libraries. All materials will be provided. These events are free, but booking is required. More information can be found on the West Sussex Library Services website.

• Monday 28th October, 1:30 to 3pm - Lancing Library, Penstone Park, Lancing, BN15 9DL
• Tuesday 29th October, 09:30 to 11am - Hurstpierpoint Library, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UY
• Tuesday 29th October, 1:30 to 3pm - Broadfield Library, Broadfield Place, Crawley RH11 9BA
• Wednesday 30th October, 10:00 to 1:30pm - Durrington Library, Salvington Road, Worthing, BN13 2JD
• Wednesday 30th October, 1:30 to 3pm – Wittering's Library, Oakfield Avenue, East Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8BT
• Thursday 31st October, 10 to 11:30am - Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9JZ
• Thursday 31st October, 1:30 to 3pm - Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN
• Friday 1st November, 1:30 to 3pm – Selsey Library, School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 9EH
• Saturday 2nd November, 10 to 11:30am – Southbourne Library, First Avenue, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8HP
• Saturday 2nd November, 1:30 to 3pm – Bognor Library, London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1DE

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