To meet these targets the Council will need to build on the established network of bring recycling centres and kerbside recycling schemes.
There are facilities in the Harrogate District for the public to recycle:
For further information on recycling visit http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/ or to find your nearest recycling site visit the recycle now website
Some high street retailers provide an in-store take back scheme to customers for electrical and electronic items, when you purchase a new item from them. However, not all shops do this, so it is best to check which stores currently offer a take back scheme first. For further information on recycling electrical equipment click on the link above.
For information on energy efficient light bulbs click here
From 1 February 2010, distributors of portable batteries and accumulators will have to provide an in-store battery take-back facility for any member of the public who has some batteries to dispose of. Most large retailers that sell batteries will now have a take back facility for you to recycle your old betteries.
Bag It Up run textile recycling banks through out the region, raising thousands of pounds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Textiles, bras, shoes, mobile phones and printer cartridges are collected and resold to second hand traders.
Local Bag It Up sites include:
For more informaiton, visit the Bag It Up website
Reduce your rubbish - for lots of tips on how to reduce, reuse and recycle more, visit the lets talk less rubbish website
Research into household food waste in the UK has revealed that we are throwing away 6.7m tonnes of food a year. If you would like to know how you can reduce your food waste visit the love food hate waste website.