Get recycling this festive season

As the festive season continues, it’s essential to be mindful of the environmental impact of our celebrations. Let’s make a collective effort to recycle wisely and reduce waste. Here’s a quick guide on recycling during this festive period:

1. Wrapping Up

• Ensure wrapping paper, gift bags, and cardboard boxes go into the recycling bin.
• No glitter or foil-covered items, please!
• Remove sticky tape, flatten large boxes, and keep everything dry for recycling.

2. Christmas Trees

Real trees can be recycled in two ways:

• Brighton residents can arrange for charity, Off the Fence (via the Just Helping) to collect it for a charitable contribution.
• Use your local council Christmas tree recycling points from 27 December 2023 to 22 January 2024.

3. Glass and Metal

• Recycle beer, wine, and spirit bottles, as well as jars for jams, chutneys, and more.
• Don’t forget metal lids – put them back on the glass container before recycling.

4. Tetra Paks and Cartons

• Separate Tetra Paks for milk and fruit juice – recycle them at specific points.
• Rinse, wash, squash, and put plastic lids back on before recycling.

5. Electrical Items

• If it works, sell or donate; if broken, recycle!
• Donate or recycle Christmas lights, laptops, phones, and other electricals at designated points.

6. Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS)

• Biscuit tins, chocolate tubs, and other items can be recycled at our HWRS.
• Check the HWRS webpage for Christmas opening hours.

7. Clothing and Textiles

• Donate unwanted clothes, including Christmas jumpers and pyjamas, to charity shops or use textile recycling points.

8. Battery Recycling:

• Most shops and supermarkets have battery recycling bins.
• Remove lithium batteries from electrical items before recycling.

9. Collection Changes

• Note that collection days will change during the Christmas period. Ensure recycling and refuse are out by 6 am.

Let’s make this festive season both joyful and environmentally friendly! Thank you for being mindful of our planet. Happy holidays! 🌍🎄

For more information, visit the Brighton and Hove City Council’s online guide to recycling during the festive season.