Sandwell Council is keen to help residents to learn about ways to reduce the amount of rubbish that they produce and to think about other ways of dealing with rubbish.

Love Food, Hate Waste

To reduce the amount of food that you throw away why not think about checking your cupboards before shopping trips, writing a list of what you need and sticking to your list when at the shops – you may be surprised at how much money you save too! For loads of great tips on reducing food waste, including tasty recipes to use up leftovers, have a look at the “Love Food, Hate Waste” website.

Reduce Unwanted Mail

Information on how to reduce the amount of unwanted mail that you receive through your letter box..

• Reduce Junk Mail

Washable Nappies

If you are interested in using washable nappies you can find details on help and advice available to you - including a nappy library and also a cash back incentive scheme.

• Washable Nappies

Home Composting

At least 30% of your bin contents can be composted at home, reducing the amount you throw away and making a useful fertilizer for your garden.

• Home Composting

Bags for Life

Taking your own bags shopping means that you can say no thanks to carrier bags at the til, reducing the amount you have to throw away. Look out for Sandwell Bags for Life at events attended by the Recycling Team. If you forget to take your own bag, there are many ways to reuse carrier bags.

• Carrier Bags

Furniture and Household Appliances

Consider repairing faulty household appliances and furniture, rather than throwing them out, this will also save you having to buy new.
If you have appliances that are in good working order why not try to sell them or give them to someone who would be able to reuse them.