Reducing and reusing your waste
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If you can’t prevent waste, you can try to get the most out of it by reusing items or giving them to someone else that can reuse them .
For more information on how you can reuse waste, you can visit the Waste Aware Scotland website
Reuse mobile phone batteries and toner cartridges
Mobile phone batteries and toner cartridges are collected locally by Eurosource Europe and refurbished for reuse.
Please call 01324 678900 to request a freepost envelope.
Home Composting
Home composting not only reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill but can save you money as it negates the need to buy compost.
To order a subsidised bin or for further information, you can visit the Waste Aware Scotland website
Reuse furniture and white goods
Grangemouth Enterprise Ltd (GEL) collects furniture and white goods (e.g. cookers, fridges, microwaves and washing machines).
For more details, contact GEL at 10 Dundas Street, Grangemouth FK3 8BX; telephone 01324 474409; or visit their website at www.grangemouthenterprises.co.uk.
Reusable nappies
Reusable nappies are becoming increasingly popular among parents across Falkirk, who found that they are a cost effective alternative to disposables.
To find out more, please call the Forth Valley Real Nappy Network on 01324 878609.
Other tips to help you reuse waste at home
Buy items packaged in returnable or recyclable materials (e.g. glass bottle deposit systems)
Use your own cloth bags or reuse plastic bags when you go shopping.
More information is available on the Falkirk Council Website.
Further support is available from the Sensory Centre.