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GETTING IT SORTED

Fenland District Council has dedicated this • Not sure if a wrapper can be recycled?
website: Do the 'scrunch test'! Scrunch it into a ball

www.gettingitsorted.org and let go. If it stays in a ball, it is paper or
tinfoil so can be recycled. If it pops out, it's
to help advise residents in the Fenland plastic - this can't be recycled.
District into which bin they should put their
items. • Take old clothes to a local clothes bank.
This will raise money for a good cause.
If in any doubt, you can just type in your Don't worry if they have a hole in them - if
item and click on the drop-down menu. they are clean, they can be recycled.

Top recycling tips If you are interested in becoming a Getting
It Sorted volunteer, contact Amy Robinson
Here's some handy hints to help you to at gettingitsorted@fenland.gov.uk or call
recycle more: Amy on 01354 654321
• Keep recycling clean, dry and loose.
This makes it easier to recycle. Putting
food or dirty items in your blue bin ruins If you would like timely reminders
the recycling on which day your bin will be
collected, and which colour that
• Make sure you use a Fenland District week, download the app Fenland
Council clear recycling sack for any extra Bins from your App Store onto your
items. You can order these for free at mobile or iPad.
www.fenland.gov.uk/recyclingsacks.
Items in other sacks may not be recycled.
This is because staff may not know what
materials are in it.

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