Reduce and Reuse

Reduce and reuse for Woking. Waste reducing tips and useful information.

Freegle. www.freegle.org.uk is open to all who want to 'recycle' that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it on the site. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Non-profit groups are also welcome to participate. A Freegle Group has been established for the Woking area, which can be found at this Internet address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/recyclewoking/

Reuse Networks encourages householders and organisations to set up local groups to facilitate the reuse of unwanted items. Advice and support is available to help anyone who is intersted in establishing a local network.

Community Furniture Store at 27 North Road, Woking, accepts donations of unwanted household furniture in good condition. To contact them, phone 01483 750005, Monday to Saturday between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

Reduce your junk mail by calling the Mailing Preference Service on 020 7291 3310 and arrange to have your name taken off countless mailing lists. Alternatively, visit www.mpsonline.org.uk

Surrey Real Nappy Network offers Trial Reusable Nappy Packs. See Surrey Real Nappy Network - Incentive Scheme for more information.

Composters. Composting is one of the best ways to reduce garden and kitchen waste. Residents of Woking can purchase home composters at www.getcomposting.com.

Collect rainwater for reuse in the garden with a water butt. Residents of Woking can purchase a Water Butt Kit from Blackwall on 08451 306090 or visit www.woking.getcomposting.com for details and prices.

Special Waste Collections. Woking Borough Council provides a collection service for bulky waste. Click here for further details.