How to reduce waste and reuse

Find out how you can reduce waste and reuse resources, to help make Croydon more sustainable.

How to reduce and reuse resources

Much of our waste could be recycled or reused and some can be avoided all together by making a few small changes.

Buy things to last longer rather than buying disposables. For example, rechargeable batteries can be reused many times, and washable nappies can create a substantial reduction in what you throw away.

Read our suggestions for easy ways you can reduce and reuse, and help to make Croydon more sustainable.

What happens to your rubbish

Find out what happens to your waste.