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Lithium battery fires

Lithium batteries have caused fires in the rubbish lorries. Please do not put batteries in your waste or recycling bin. All batteries (including lithium batteries from e-bikes and e-scooters and other re-chargeable devices) can be taken to the Reuse and Recycling Centre at Northumberland Wharf.

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Make a pledge, be a recycling hero!

Recycling right is one of the ways you can make a big difference to the planet with your everyday actions.  

You can do your bit by learning about how to recycle right in Tower Hamlets and signing a pledge to give our recyclables an ongoing life!

Recycle all of us!

Paper and cardboard                    Glass bottles and jars 

PaperRecycling  GlassBottles

Cans and tins                                   Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays

Cans  PlasticBottles

 

 

I pledge to:

  • recycle as much as possible

  • always empty and rinse containers and bottles before putting them in the recycling bin

  • break down/flatten cardboard boxes to make room for more recycling

  • never put my recycling in black plastic bags

  • learn more about what can and cannot be recycled

  • tell my friends and family about how to recycle properly

Sign the pledge

  • Name
  • We are happy for the recycling team to contact us about how we are doing and be in touch about rewards

You’ve rinsed your bottles out and flattened your cardboard boxes – now what?

Our short video explains what happens to your recycling after it’s been collected by our crew!