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 If it is a household item such as a saucepan and still in good condition, take it to your local charity shop, jumble sale or local Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Aluminium can be recycled at all Household Waste Recycling Centres in Warwickshire.
 Please wash and squash cans to prevent smells and protect wildlife.
asbestos
 Please visit our asbestos webpage for more information.
For specialist advice on asbestos contact the Heath and Safety Executive on 08701 545500 or go to the website www.hse.gov.uk.
ash
Ash from wood fires which doesn't contain toxic material can be used on your garden as it contains valuable minerals which improve soil quality.
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Old bathroom suites can be taken to your nearest Household Recycling Centre.
batteries
Batteries can be recycled at your local
Household Recycling Centre.
 It is better to use mains electricity were possible or even better to use clockwork or solar-powered devices. However, where batteries have to be used rechargeable batteries are more energy efficient over their life time than any other kind and will therefore reduce the amount of waste generated. When the battery's life has expired please recycle it and do not put it in the bin.
Silver oxide button cells (as used in cameras and watches) are taken back by jewellers and mercuric oxide cells used in some hearing aids are collected by NHS hospitals.
bedding
Sheets, duvets covers, pillow cases, blankets.
If the bedding is in good condition it could be used again. Please ensure it is washed and offer it to your local charity shop - if your local charity shop does not have storage for the bedding it may be refused.
If your bedding is refused or it is not in good condition take it to your local Household Recycling Centre and place it in the textile bank. It will be collected and separated into items that can be reused and sent to other countries in need or recycled.
bicycles
Take your bicycle to your nearest Household Recycling Centre where it will either be sold on or used for scrap metal.
 Use the free advertising press to sell your bike.
books
Once your have finished reading a book it doesn't means that it has come to the end of its useful life.
If they are in good condition, take unwanted books to your local charity shop or take it to your local Household Recycling Centre and place it in the book bank.
If you are only going to read a book once and keep it for reference, why not borrow it for free from your local library?
You can also make use of the"Read It Swap It" website - where you can swap your old books for new ones.
brushes
Trim bristles of soft brushes to give them a second life.
Save old toothbrushes for DIY and cleaning jobs.
building waste
You can dispose of a small amount of building waste from home DIY at the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Warwickshire. Please ask an advisor on site where to deposit this waste. If you have a large amount of DIY waste you will need to hire a skip. You can find details of skip companies in the Yellow Pages.
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