'F' of A to Z of Waste Disposal

Fluorescent Light Tubes -
If a tube will fit into the wheeled bin then it shall be accepted as part of the household collection. If the tube is too long it may be taken to the Civic Amenity Site at Stafferton Way in Maidenhead.

Fridges and Freezers -
Domestic fridges and freezers can be collected, for a charge, by the Council. Full details of this service are available via the link listed at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if it is possible to transport the old unit, it may be deposited at the Civic Amenity Site at Stafferton Way in Maidenhead, where a collection area has been created.

Furniture -
The Council will collect up to five items of household furniture for a charge.  Full details of this service are available via the link listed at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively, any old items may be deposited at the Civic Amenity Site in Stafferton Way in Maidenhead.
Items that are in good condition may be accepted by some charities in the area for reuse by others. Some information is listed on a separate page which can be reached via the link listed at the bottom of this page.

What is rubbish to one person may be useful to another. Below are listed a number of reuse exchanges.

The Reuse Network uses regular e-mails to post unwanted items or those available for borrowing. Further details are available at http://www.reusenetworks.org.uk/

The Freecycle Network is a nonprofit organisation where people can exchange goods. For further information or to join Freecycle visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/windsor-maidenhead-freecycle/

Similar services are available at http://www.rag-and-bone.co.uk/ or http://www.efreeko.co.uk/ or http://www.2recycle.co.uk/ or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Maidenhead-Recycle4Free


 

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