Fishing Line

Yes fishing line can be recycled through the Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme.

RECYCLED
Where?

• Locally you can take your fishing line to;
  • Lagoon, 327 Kingsway, Hove Sussex, BN3 4LD [01273 415879]
  • Tackle Box, 33 Waterfront, Brighton Marina Sq, Brighton, Sussex, BN2 5WA [01273 696477]
• Check this map for other locations.
• If you can’t find a shop local to you then you can post it to us at the following address; ANLRS c/o Tools n Tackle, 11 Bridge Street, Newhaven BN9 9PH.
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How?
The scheme accepts the following fishing line for recycling; 

• Nylon Monofilament
• Braided lines / Fly backing
• Fly Lines

The line is sent off to selected recycling plants where it is processed into a form that can then be used to manufacture various products such a traffic cones, sun glasses, skateboards, wetsuits and even swimwear. 

DID YOU KNOW?

• It takes 600 years for heavy mono filament to degrade in landfill.
• Discarded line poses a threat to wildlife and the image of the angling sector.
• About 400 million meters of line is discarded annually.