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A-Z of waste and materials

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Published on 19 September 2016

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Nappies

Place in your black general waste bin.

Alternatively, consider trying reusable nappies.

Needles

Request a sharps box collection. Needles are hazardous to those that come into contact with them so cannot be collected with your general waste.

Newspaper

Use your paper recycling sack to recycle newspaper.

Alternatively, paper can be taken to a recycling bank or your local recycling centre.

Night storage heaters

Night Storage Heaters containing asbestos may be disposed of free of charge at a recycling centre, but must be booked in advance. The whole heater must be double wrapped in plastic and sealed. Please contact Devon County Council Waste Management to book.

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Oil

Take to your local recycling centre.

Please check their website for further advise and restrictions.

Oil tanks

Oil tanks need to be removed by a specialist heating oil company.