Waste and Recycling

Domestic rubbish collections and doorstep recycling collections are provided by the district councils

For details of when your waste and recycling are collected please see the district council links at the bottom of this page.

Visit www.recycleforgloucestershire.com for household recycling centres and recycling sites, what you can put in your recycling box, information on your door-to-door recycling collections and Zero Waste Challenge Week. Also learn how to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, minimise your waste, home composting, real nappies and how to prevent junk mail. Find out about taking a van or trailer [Opens in New Window] to a recycling centre.

	Household Recycling Centres The County Council provide five centres for Gloucestershire residents - find out their location and opening hours		Rubbish and recycling collections in your area Domestic rubbish collections and doorstep recycling collections are provided by the district councils. These links will take you directly to the district council websites
	What can I take to the Recycling Centres? Find out what you can and can't take to the centres for recycling or disposal		Ordering a new box or bin If you wish to order a new recycling box or bin, please contact your district council, see full details here
	Difficult and Bulky Waste Find out how to dispose of difficult waste		Commercial or Business Waste is collected by the district council (and in some areas by private companies)
	The Nappy Diaries Read all about my experiences with real nappies here!		Reduce Office Waste How to reduce office waste and save money - top tips
	Junk Mail Find out how to reduce junk mail in your home		Calculate your Carbon footprint Act on CO2
	Waste and Recycling Facts Some facts about waste and recycling in Gloucestershire		The History of Waste Management in Gloucestershire
	Waste Education Programme Waste education activities for schools		Residual Waste Project Our plans and policy for managing waste in Gloucestershire
	The Waste Core Strategy The purpose of this stage is to consult on a number of sites that could potentially be used for waste treatment. The consultation will help inform the preparation of the Waste Core Strategy (WCS) for Gloucestershire.		Useful Waste Links The organisations listed here will be able to offer advice or services to help you manage your resources better, reduce your waste and increase your rates of recycling