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Pretty much everything we
dispose of these days can be recycled. Here's our guide to assist you in
your efforts to recycle within Ashford.
Clothing & Shoes:
Rather than through away
those clothes that are old or out-grown or shoes that are no longer
worn, remember that nearly all of it can be recycled. All the charity
shops below will accept good quality clothing and shoes:
Bannado's - 38 High Street
British Heart Foundation - 44 High Street
Hospice Shop - 4 Castle Street
Imperial Cancer Research - 14 High Street
Oxfam - 22 County Square
PDSA - 4 Middle Row
Shelter - 26 Bank Street
White Elephant - Norwood Street
If your old shoes are
beyond repair and the the clothing looks more like old rags, don't
despair. All the following places around Ashford have textile banks:
Asda Store - Ashford
Civic Centre - Tannery Lane
Recycling Centre - Brunswick Road
Sainsbury's - Simon Weil Avenue
Singleton Centre - Singleton Hill, Singleton
Tesco's - Park Farm
Tesco's - Willesborough
Wickes - Ashford Business Park
Car Batteries:
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Coins:
Old & Foriegn coins left over from holidays past can be taken to
Oxfam Shop in County Square.
Engine Oil:
Caffyn's, Henwood Ind.Estate
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Freezers & Fridges:
ABC - Bulk refuse service (phone to arrange)
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Garden & Kitchen Waste:
You should really be composting if possible
Household Appliances & Electrical Goods:
ABC - Bulk Refuse Service (phone to arrange)
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Paper:
Asda Store - Ashford
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Scout Hut, Forge Lane
Kenhire, Henwood Estate
Longwood, Bockhanger Lane
Sainsbury's, Simon Weil Ave.
Severnside, East Stour Ave.
Stour Centre, Tannery Lane
Tesco, Park Farm
Tesco, Hythe Road
Vicarage Lane Car Park
Cardboard:
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Tesco, Hythe Road
Cans/Foil:
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Sainsbury's, Simon Weil Ave.
Stour Centre, Tannery Lane
Tesco, Park Farm
Tesco, Hythe Road
Vicarage Lane Car Park
Glass:
Asda Store - Ashford
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Sainsbury's, Simon Weil Ave.
Stour Centre, Tannery Lane
Tesco, Park Farm
Tesco, Hythe Road
Vicarage Lane Car Park
William Harvey Hospital
Phone Cards/Postcards/Stamps:
Guide Dogs For The Blind, Tel: (01233) 623 439
Scrap Metal:
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
Spectacles:
ABC, Civic Centre Reception, Tannery Lane
Batemans Opticians, 85 High Street
Recycling Centre, Brunswick Road
USEFUL RECYCLING
CONTACTS:
Ashford Borough Council - see council services page for
collections dept.
WyeCycle - Pioneers in the world of recycling. If only everyone
adopted their attitude and commitment.
Tel: (01233) 813298.
Workbridge Project - Run a community composting scheme,
collecting garden waste & shredding
If you know of any other
recycling services or initiatives, we'll gladly give them a mention.
Just drop us an email with the details.
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Did you know?
It is illegal to put all of the following waste into your weekly
'rubbish' collection.
Paint, Cooking Oil, Weed killer and Pesticides and Engine Oil.
All of these things can be taken to the Recycling Centre in Brunswick
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