As we all buy more and more goods it will inevitably mean there is more waste, and this means collecting and disposing of waste becomes increasingly more expensive.

Waste reduction is the key solution to dealing with this growing problem. The less waste produced means less waste to be managed.

SO WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Put your bin on a diet! Reduce it's waste to become a Slimmer bin! Here's how:

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Other top tips to SLIM YOUR BIN:

• Send unwanted bric-a-brac such as toys, CD's, jewellery, china, books, clothing in good condition etc to local charity shops. Many charities find them a valuable source of regular general funding.
• With Swap it Surrey you can advertise your unwanted items for free online and even get something you do want in return!
• A similar idea is Freecycle, with over 3 million members worlwide and over 60 active groups in the South East of England, you are bound to find someone who will want your unwanted things!
• Or alternatively you can find out where your nearest Car Boot sale is and take along any unwanted saleable household items.

Reducing your waste could:

• Save you money
• Help your local community
• Safeguard scarce resources
• Protect the environment
• Reduce pollution