Ideas

The Waste Hierarchy
The Waste Hierarchy is a way to rate waste management options by what is best for the environment.

Prevent
Firstly, consider waste prevention. This is the idea of not generating waste in the first place.

Reuse and repair
Secondly, think about reuse and repair - does it really need to be thrown in the bin?

Recycle
Finally, if you do need to throw something away, make sure you dispose of it correctly!
The Love Essex Fund is open
Do you have a project or an idea to reduce waste in Essex? Then you could be eligible to apply for a £500 micro-grant from the Love Essex Fund!

Business waste
How to dispose of business, trade and commercial waste
Cloth nappies
Save money with cloth nappies
Clothing and textiles
Love your clothes
Composting at home
Get started with home composting
Electricals
How to dispose of old electricals
Fly tipping
How to prevent fly tipping and report it
Food recycling
Food recycling in Essex
Food waste
How to waste less and save more

Hazardous waste
How to dispose of household hazardous waste
Large item collection
How to arrange a special or bulky waste collection
Litter in Essex
How you can reduce litter and report it
Period products
Love your period
Plastic recycling
How to recycle plastic
Refill shops in Essex
Find a refill shop in Essex
Single-use plastics
Help reduce use of plastics
Did you know?
You may be able to get a micro-grant of up to £500 for projects that create or inspire a reduction in household waste.

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