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10/09/2026

♻️ Recycling is good, but reducing it is even better 💚 This zero waste week do small changes, create less waste

Although recycling helps turn waste into new materials and cuts emissions. Instead, the best way to protect our environment is to create less waste in the first place 🌍

Did you know that many everyday items can be reused, repaired or recycled? We can all do this instead of throwing them away.

You can help to cut waste by:
🔃 choose reusable bags, bottles and containers
🫙 refill instead of rebuying
🍎 plan meals to help cut food waste
🔧 repair items before replacing them
📦 choose products with less or no packaging

Small changes can make a big difference. We can all work together to reduce waste ♻️

💬 What is one thing you do to create less waste? Tell us in the comments.

08/09/2026

👕 Give clothes a second life this Second Hand September

Did you know that 4 in 10 people in the UK have worn an item of clothing just once? Also each person throws away 35 items of clothing every year. Choosing second-hand clothes is a simple way to cut waste and help clothes stay in use for longer.

This Second Hand September, why not try:
✅ buying second-hand clothes instead of new ones
✅ donating clothes you no longer wear
✅ swapping clothes with friends and family
✅ repairing clothing items instead of throwing them away. Get advice and support from Ealing Repair Cafe.

Making clothes uses large amounts of water, energy and raw materials. When you choose pre-loved items, you help cut waste and reduce the demand for new products. For more information on clothes and what to do with them, see https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201171/recycling_services/3622/clothing_and_household_textiles_reuse_and_recycling

Small changes can make a big difference. By giving unwanted clothes a new home, you can save money, reduce waste and help protect the planet.

Tell us about your favourite second-hand finds in the comments 👇

07/09/2026

♻️ Got a fridge or freezer to recycle?
This summer's heat waves have led to more fridges and freezers breaking down. As a result, recycling facilities across the UK are under pressure.

To help manage this Ealing Council has introduced a limit of one fridge or freezer per household for collections and drop-offs. This change is because these specialist recycling facilities are operating at full capacity. If you are replacing your appliance, check the supplier if they will collect the old appliance as many offer this service.

This applies to:
♻️ bulky waste collections
♻️ Greenford Road re-use and recycling centre

You must book an appointment before bringing a fridge or freezer to the Greenford Road re-use and recycling centre.

Book a slot at Greenford Road re-use and recycling centre: www.ealing.gov.uk/recyclingcentre

Book a bulky waste collection: www.ealing.gov.uk/bulkywaste

04/09/2026

📣 Get free school uniform, books or household paint in Acton. Want to give unwanted items a new home instead of throwing them away?

Visit ReActon Hub, a community space in Acton that helps us reuse, repair and reduce waste.

🗓️ September opening times:
• Monday 14 September onwards, 11am to 2pm
• Fridays, 12 midday to 3pm
📍Stirling Road, Acton, W3 8DJ

You can:
♻️ pick up free pre-loved school uniform
📚 take home second-hand books
🎨 collect usable household paint
🔌 donate small electrical items, clothes, books and more

Every item reused is one less item wasted. It helps save money and cuts the amount of rubbish we throw away.

Find out more about ReActon Hub: https://actforealing.org/reacton-hub/

03/09/2026

👏 Celebrating our design winners

The winning students from University of West London, Gabija, Souad and Andrada, not only met the competition brief, they also worked incredibly hard to paint all 42m of what was once a grey concrete wall.

With the help of the volunteers they recruited, they have created a stunning mural that brings colour and creativity to this part of the borough. 🎨🏅

Their artwork shares important messages about sustainability, reuse and repair, while brightening up the space for everyone to enjoy.

ReActon is open on Mondays from 11 am to 2 pm and Fridays from from 12 noon to 3 pm. Pop along to admire the mural and discover the inspiring reuse and repair activities taking place on site, such as free school uniform, household paint and books. Full details at https://actforealing.org/reacton-hub/

Congratulations to Gabija, Souad and Andrada on this fantastic achievement. 👏

01/09/2026

♻️ Did you know you can recycle batteries while you shop?

Many supermarkets and shops across the borough have battery recycling points. This makes it easy for you to recycle your used batteries safely. 💚

You can find your nearest battery recycling point on the Recycle Your Electricals website. https://recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/

Why recycle batteries?
⚠️ Batteries can cause fires if they are put in household bins
🌍 Recycling helps save valuable materials that can be used again
♻️ It stops harmful chemicals from getting into the environment

Next time you go shopping, take your old batteries with you and recycle them. ✔️

Small actions can make a big difference. 🌱

27/08/2026

🥚♻️ Egg cartons can be recycled
Most cardboard egg cartons can go in your household recycling. They are made from paper fibres that can be recycled into new products. Better still, many egg cartons are made from recycled paper and card.

🥚 What about eggshells?
Put them in your food waste recycling. They can be turned into compost and renewable energy.

Recycling egg cartons helps save resources and cut waste. You can also reuse them at home for crafts, planting seeds or storage before recycling them.

Before you recycle an egg carton, make sure it is empty and clean.

Small changes can make a big difference. By recycling everyday items such as egg cartons and eggshells, you can help cut waste and support a circular economy.

♻️ Reuse. Repair. Refill. Repeat.

23/08/2026

🎒♻️ Free school uniform at Greenford Library ♻️🎒

Free school uniform is available in Acton, Ealing Broadway, Greenford and Southall.

Greenford
Greenford Library, Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, UB6 9LG
Tuesday – 11am until 5pm
Wednesday - 10am until 2pm
Thursday - 1pm until 5pm

Save money on back-to-school costs.

Residents can collect or donate clean, good quality school uniform. This includes branded and unbranded items, PE kits, shoes, school bags and rucksacks.

Every item reused means less waste and more support for local families.

Choosing pre-loved uniform helps clothes stay in use for longer and cuts textile waste. It is a simple way to help create a cleaner and greener borough. 🌍💚

🔗 Find out more and see all event dates: https://actforealing.org/2026/07/22/free-school-uniform-in-august-available-across-ealing/

22/08/2026

🎒♻️ Free school uniform available across the borough ♻️🎒

Free school uniform is available at Acton, Ealing Broadway, Greenford and Southall.

Southall Manor House, The Green, Southall UB2 4BJ
Opening hours: 11am-noon
Saturday 29 August

Save money on back-to-school costs.

Residents can collect or donate clean, good quality school uniform. This includes branded and unbranded items, PE kits, shoes, school bags and rucksacks.

Every item reused means less waste and more support for local families.

Choosing pre-loved uniform helps clothes stay in use for longer and cuts textile waste. It is a simple way to help create a cleaner and greener borough. 🌍💚

🔗 Find out more and see all event dates: https://actforealing.org/2026/07/22/free-school-uniform-in-august-available-across-ealing/

20/08/2026

🔧🏠 Borrow instead of buy with Ealing Library of Things ♻️

Need a drill for a DIY job? A carpet cleaner for a deep clean? Or tools for a one-off project?

Ealing Library of Things lets you borrow useful household items when you need them, helping you save money, cut waste and free up space at home.

Why buy something you may only use once?

✅ Save money
✅ Cut waste
✅ Free up space at home
✅ Share resources with your community

Every item borrowed means fewer products need to be bought, stored and eventually thrown away.

🌍 Borrowing instead of buying helps keep useful items in use for longer and reduces waste.

🔗 Find out what you can borrow and how it works on the Library of Things website. www.libraryofthings.co.uk

What is the most useful thing you have borrowed instead of buying? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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https://www.ealing.gov.uk/bins, http://www.ealing.gov.uk/recycling

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