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Please do not put light bulbs in Glass
Recycling Points. Please do not put low
energy bulbs in general waste as they
contain small amounts of mercury.
Not only does switching bulbs
save you money and reduce the
amount of waste you create but lowenergy
bulbs are good for the
environment too. By using less energy,
less carbon is emitted
into the atmosphere. For more
energy saving tips see energy
or visit www.scarf.org.uk
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
Litter
Dropping litter is unnecessary and it
pollutes the environment. Not only
does it look bad but it can injure,
maim or kill wildlife. Scottish local
authorities spend £65,000,000 a year
to clear up.
Any person caught littering can be
subject to a £50 fine.
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Magazines
See also Paper
REDUCE Reduce the number of
magazines you buy by cancelling
unwanted subscriptions or viewing
them online.
REUSE Share a subscription with work
colleagues or friends. Charity shops,
dentist and doctor waiting rooms will
accept recent issues.
RECYCLE Recycle old magazines via
your green box or the Paper point at the
Recycling Centres.
Mattresses
See also Furniture & furnishings
REUSE Furniture reuse projects
accept mattresses in good condition.
Donated mattresses must have a fire
retardant label.
There are currently no mattress recycling
facilities in Angus. Please dispose of
via the landfill skip at your local
Recycling Centre.
Medicines
Unwanted medicines can be returned to
your local pharmacy for safe disposal.
Mobile phones
See also Stamps
Metal
See Scrap metal
REDUCE Broken mobile phones can
sometimes be repaired. Contact your
local retailer to find out. Consider
whether it is necessary to upgrade at all.
REUSE Consider buying or selling
second-hand.
Mobile phone retailers and some
charities will take back mobile phones
and accessories for reuse. For a list of
organisations that collect mobile phones
go to www.envocare.org.uk or
www.recyclingappeal.com
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