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Recycling guides

Our recycling guides provide clear, practical information to help residents recycle right, every time. Whether you live in a house, a communal property or a property using bags and boxes for collections, you can download the appropriate guide below.

Household recycling guide

For houses and properties receiving standard waste and recycling collections. Includes information on recycling, food waste, garden waste, battery recycling and collection guidance.

Front cover of Dover District Council's "Your Recycling Guide". Text reads "Recycle Right. Every Time." and explains that the guide contains information about recycling, food waste and garden waste collections in Dover District. The cover features images of recyclable household items including a toilet roll tube, toothpaste tube, plastic spread tub, shampoo bottle and glass bottle.

Recycling guide for properties with bags and boxes

For properties that use bags and boxes for waste and recycling collections. Includes information on recycling, food waste, batteries and waste reduction.

Front cover of Dover District Council's Recycling Guide for Properties with Bags and Boxes. The leaflet explains how to recycle correctly in Dover District and includes images of common recyclable items such as a glass bottle, plastic bottle, plastic tub, toothpaste tube and cardboard tube.

Communal recycling guide

For properties with shared waste and recycling facilities. Includes information on communal recycling, bulky waste, food waste and recycling guidance.

Front cover of Dover District Council's "Your Communal Recycling Guide". Text reads "Recycle Right. Every Time." and explains that the guide contains information about recycling, food and garden waste collections in Dover District. The cover features images of recyclable items including a cardboard tube, toothpaste tube, plastic spread tub, shampoo bottle and glass bottle.

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