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Published on 19 September 2016
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Paint
You can take water and oil based paint to a recycling centre for reuse/resale.
Please check the recycling centre's website for further information and restrictions.
Proper Job in Chagford also accept paint for reuse/resale.
Pallets
Take to your local recycling centre.
Contact Devon County Council to confirm if you have a large quantity.
Paper
Use your reusable sack for paper.
Paper should be kept dry, so please fold the bag over if it is raining.
Alternatively, paper can be taken to a recycling bank or your local recycling centre.
Paper cups
These are not recyclable, please use your black bin.
Photos
Photos cannot be recycled and need to be put in your black bin.
Plant pots
Once rinsed, plant pots can be taken to your local recycling centre.
Some garden centres also have return schemes. Alternatively, try donating online market places.
These cannot be recycled at home and need to be put in your black bin.
Plasterboard
Take to your nearest recycling centre
Plastic carrier bags
Take to a supermarket drop off point. If your shopping is delivered to your home, you can request that it is delivered without bags.
Plastic carrier bags can be also be reused as bin liners for your black bin waste or to line your food waste container.
Plastic film/wrapping
Plastic film and wrapping can be taken to a supermarket drop off point or put in your black bin.
Plastic bottles
Please rinse, squash and put in your black recycling box.
Alternatively, take to a recycling centre or plastic bottle bank.
Polystyrene
Use your black bin. Polystyrene is not recyclable.
Printer cartridges
Place in a clear plastic bag and put in your green recycling box.
Pyrex
Pyrex glass isn't recyclable, please use your black bin or donate to a charity shop for reuse.