Where Does Our Waste Go?

To view this video with captions, please view on our YouTube channel by following this link. This page provides information on how our waste is managed, who manages it and where it goes. - For more information on what you can recycle or how to handle your waste, consult the Waste and Recycling A-Z. - For any clarification or further information do not hesitate to contact waste@reading.ac.uk. Dry Mixed Recycling - cans, plastic bottles, tins, paper etc. Once empty items for recycling are placed in Dry Mixed Recycling bins, these are collected by the cleaners and porters and then placed in various…
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A-to-Z of Waste and Recycling

A: Aerosols, Aluminium Cans/Foil, Asbestos Waste, Appliances. more Aerosols On Campus: Some aerosols are categorised as hazardous waste, so please DO NOT put aerosols into any bins on campus.  If the aerosol has been used for University business purposes, contact Sustainability Services for recycling information (disposal is chargeable to the department). Off Campus: Check with your local council, as some may permit empty household aerosols to be placed in the mixed recycling. Alternatively, take to your household waste recycling centre. Ensure that the aerosol is completely empty before you decide to recycle it. Do not pierce, crush or flatten the aerosol before…
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