Recycling including plastics in bin

Plastics Recycling in Kent

Most people in Kent are recycling plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Below is a handy guide to help you get your plastics recycling right.

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Why recycle?

People in Kent recycle because it is a worthwhile way to help the environment and the community:

  • Recycling keeps plastic out of our natural environment;
  • Using recycled plastic to make products uses 75% less energy than using virgin materials, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

To find out more about plastics recycling please visit www.pledge2recycle.co.uk/kent or visit folkestone-hythe.gov.uk.

If you have issues locally, including recycling collections being missed, you can find how to report those issues at https://sandgatepc.org.uk/report-problems/