Managing your waste will help you reduce costs and meet increasing requirements from environmental legislation.*
Waste and Recycling “Top Ten”
| No. |
Description |
| 1 |
Follow the waste hierarchy: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle |
| 2 |
Provide coloured bags / bins for storing recyclables |
| 3 |
Print and photocopy double sided |
| 4 |
Recycle old toners and ink cartridges |
| 5 |
Don’t print emails |
| 6 |
Recycle old mobile phones – send to charities |
| 7 |
Apply for a free waste survey to identify further opportunities for recycling |
| 8 |
Use china cups rather than plastic cups |
| 9 |
Bulk buy to reduce packaging |
| 10 |
Buy office products that are made from recycled materials |
Useful contacts:
Groundwork Leicester and Leicestershire offer a comprehensive office waste recycling service.*
Groundwork Leicester & Leicestershire
T: (0116) 222 0243
W: www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk
Alternatively, contact Biffa*
Biffa
T: 0800 085 8286
E: recycling@biffa.co.uk
* Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content or services provided by external websites.
