Water Filters
If you use a BRITA branded water filter you can recycle used filters in collection boxes at most Sainsbury’s, Robert Dyas and Tesco stores, as well as many other large retailers and independent stores. Some collection boxes will accept any brand of water filter, including: Tesco Extra Winchester Address: Easton Lane, Winchester, SO23 7RS
Tetrapak Cartons
Tetrapak cartons used for fruit juice, milk, soups and cooking sauces as well as Pringles crisp tubes (and other similar containers e.g. gravy, cocoa powder) can be recycled at the Tetrapak collection banks. Cartons should be empty and preferably clean, you can leave lids attached and push straws down inside the carton. The nearest […]
Plastic Packaging
For pages on the specific types of plastic packaging click and check the following links: Dental Products Plastic Bottles & Containers (including Pots & Trays) Plastic Lids Soft Plastics (including bags, films, pet food pouches and crisp packets) PVC (including paddling pools and inflatables)
Respiratory Inhalers
We are not aware of any recycling schemes for inhalers currently in operation, however some pharmacies might offer this. In any case, all used inhalers should be returned to a pharmacy to be disposed of safely. Please check the Recycle Now website for latest updates.
PVC
Wyatt & Jack Wyatt & Jack are based on the Isle of Wight and transform redundant PVC from paddling pools, bouncy castles, pool inflatables, armbands and air beds into fashion items including bags, purses and wash bags. You can donate your PVC to their Inflatable Amnesty. Enquire on their website here.
Printer Cartridges
New Alresford Town Council Address: Arlebury Park, The Avenue, New Alresford, SO24 9EP Sunhill Junior School Collection box in the foyer, although alternative drop-off location can be arranged. Address: Sun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB (For Sat Nav use SO24 9NJ) Website: https://www.sunhilljs.net/about-us Tesco Extra Winchester Address: Easton Lane, Winchester, SO23 7RS
Plastic Lids
Milk bottle lids only. Friends of Water Search & Rescue Recycle your Milk Bottle Tops – Friends of Water Search and Rescue Team New Forest Mencap Lids can be posted to: Address: Nedderman Centre, Marryat Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 5NY Lids can be placed in collection bins at: Address: Nedderman Centre, Marryat Road, New […]
Soft Plastics (bags, films, pouches & crisp packets)
Soft plastic recycling points accept the following range of soft plastics: thin plastic lids plastic wrapping (for kitchen towels, loo roll, fruit & veg) plastic bags (carrier bags, bags for pasta, cereal, bread, frozen food etc) sachets and pouches (for rice, pet food, sauces etc) wrappers from chocolate, sweets, biscuits, pizza, bakery products, cheese, meat, […]
Pens
Perins School is a local collection point for the recycling of all writing instruments (except for wooden pencils and chalk). The scheme accepts any brand of pen, felt tip, highlighter, marker, correction fluid pot, correction tape, mechanical pencil and eraser pen regardless of their composition. The scheme does not accept glue sticks, erasers, rulers or […]
Mobile Phones
Local charities accept used mobile phones to recycle. Age U.K. Address: 21A Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9AR St Michael’s Hospice Shop Address: 19 Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8BQ Naomi House Children’s Hospice Shop Address: 62 St George’s Street, Winchester SO23 8AH Oxfam Address: 153 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AY