Ipswich City Council

Waste

Recycling

What is recycling?

Recycling is the process of collecting used or discarded ‘waste' materials and turning them into new products that can be used or sold.

A large volume of the rubbish that is currently ending up at landfill could have been recycled. Although many people are recycling, there is still some confusion about what can and cannot be recycled and many recyclable items end up at landfill.

By recycling items we are helping to care for the environment in a number of ways. Recycling is easy so click here to learn more!!

Interested in getting involved in National Recycling Week 2009? Watch this space to find out more!

Last Updated 26 Oct 2009 |

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