Recycle at The Green Centre
We accept the following items for recycling at The Green Centre. If you have a Green Account you can earn points for recycling.
You can set up a Green Account at The Green Centre.
Aluminium Foil
We accept clean aluminium foil only. If foil has food on it simply wash it off when you have finished washing your dishes.
To learn more about recycling aluminium foil check A for Aluminium Foil in our Green A – Z.
Old British Coins and Notes
We accept coins and notes which are no longer in circulation. We donate these to a charity called Survival.
Corks
We accept corks – not the plastic ones.
To learn more about recycling corks check C for Corks in our Green A – Z.
Elastic Bands
Elastic Bands We accept RED ROYAL MAIL ELASTIC BANDS. We return these to the post office.
Foreign Currency
We accept coins and notes. We donate these to a charity called Survival.
Milk Bottle Tops
We accept clean green, blue, red and white plastic milk bottle tops. To learn more about recycling
milk bottle tops check M for Milk Bottle Tops in our Green A – Z.
Mobile Phones
We accept all mobile phones. We do not recycle the chargers. To learn more about recycling mobile
phones check M for Mobile Phones in our Green A – Z.
Postage Stamps
We accept all postage stamps. They must be cut neatly leaving a 5mm border around the stamp.
We donate these stamps to the charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind. To learn more about recycling
postage stamps check P for Postage Stamps in our Green A – Z .
Printer Cartridges
We accept most printer cartridges. To learn more about about recycling printer cartridges
please check P for Printer Cartridges in our Green A – Z.
Tetra Paks
We accept tetra paks. These are the cartons with either foil on the inside or waxed on the inside.
Please wash them out, cut off the plastic nozzle and flatten.
Textiles
We accept textiles. This includes all clothing whether it is ripped or stained, bedding,
household linen, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. We are unable to accept duvets,
pillows or cushions.
To learn more about recycling textiles check T for Textiles in our Green A – Z.