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Hampshire Recycles @RecycleHants

Encouraging Hampshire residents to recycle more materials, more often. This page is monitored between the hours of 9am-5pm, Mon-Thurs.

Joined August 2012
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💄 Happy #PlasticFreeBeautyDay 🌿 Cut down plastic in your routine with simple swaps 💚 🧼 Try solid shampoo & soap bars 🌍 Choose refillable or return schemes 🌱 Use reusables like cotton pads Small changes = big impact 🌊 #HampshireRecycles
Photo of reusable beauty products on a grey worksurface. Green text in centre surrounded by white swirls that reads 'plastic free beauty day'. White Hampshire recycles logo in bottom centre.

ALT Photo of reusable beauty products on a grey worksurface. Green text in centre surrounded by white swirls that reads 'plastic free beauty day'. White Hampshire recycles logo in bottom centre.

Photo of a white bar of soap being held up in front of a grey background. In top corner is a circle containing a photo of shampoo and conditioner bottles. A white dotted arrow points from the shampoo bottles to the shampoo bars. White text on a green background in top reads 'swap to solid soap and bodywash'.

ALT Photo of a white bar of soap being held up in front of a grey background. In top corner is a circle containing a photo of shampoo and conditioner bottles. A white dotted arrow points from the shampoo bottles to the shampoo bars. White text on a green background in top reads 'swap to solid soap and bodywash'.

Photo of white reusable cotton pads hung on a washing line. Circle in top corner containing an image of a pile of cotton pads. White text on a green background that reads 'try reusable cotton pads'.

ALT Photo of white reusable cotton pads hung on a washing line. Circle in top corner containing an image of a pile of cotton pads. White text on a green background that reads 'try reusable cotton pads'.

Photo of refillable shower gel bottles in a refill shop. White text on a green background in bottom centre that reads 'switch to refillable products'

ALT Photo of refillable shower gel bottles in a refill shop. White text on a green background in bottom centre that reads 'switch to refillable products'
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💧 Don’t forget your reusables this #WorldRefillDay! Bring your water bottle or coffee cup to cut plastic & save cash 💸 Many cafés offer discounts, and the @refillhq app helps you find refill spots near you! 🌍 #HampshireRecycles #ChooseToReuse
Alt text: Hand holding a clear water bottle with a green lid and Hampshire Recycles logo in front of a river; white Hampshire Recycles logo at bottom centre.

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🎓📦 Moving out of uni? Keep it low waste with these tips: ♻️ Use bags & suitcases to pack 🍝 Eat what’s left to cut food waste 🥫 Donate unopened long life food to food banks 👕 Take quality items to charity shops 🔌 Recycle old electricals Check local council for recycling info
beige background with a photo of cardboard moving boxes in the centre. Green text details how to move out stainability. White Hampshire Recycles logo on a green background in the bottom centre.

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The Great Big Green Week is here! 🥳 People across the country are coming together in a week-long celebration of community action to tackle climate change & protect nature. Get involved & find events near you at: greatbiggreenweek.com #GreatBigGreenWeek #HampshireRecycles
Photo of forest heathland in background with Great Big Green week logo in centre containing text that reads '6-14th June Together for Good'. White Hampshire recycles logo in top centre.

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🌊 This #WorldOceanDay why not organise a beach clean or pick up some litter in your local area to help protect Hampshire's coastline? Together we can all make a difference! Find out more about the campaign here: worldoceanday.org/ #HampshireRecycles
Navy background with scattered images of human and fish eyes. Blue world ocean day logo in the centre and text in the bottom right corner that reads 'all eyes on a healthy ocean 8th June 2026'.

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🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 💚 Protect your local environment this summer by: 🏞️ Taking your rubbish home 👣 Leaving only footprints 🌿 Respecting nature and wildlife Small actions make a big difference! #WorldEnvironmentDay #HampshireRecycle
Photo of Louis the light brown sausage dog stood on grey rocks at the beach in front of grey sky and the sea. White Hampshire Recycles logo in bottom centre.

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🚫 Leaving items next to full litter bins = Fly-Tipping. If it’s full, take it home or find another drop-off point. 🗑️ Your waste, your responsibility. 🔗 hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycli… #SCRAPflytipping #HampshireRecycles
Black background with black/yellow warning pattern along the top. Yellow text in centre that reads 'leaving your rubbish around litter bins is fly tipping' next to a photo of bags surrounding a black litter bin. White banner at the bottom contains the Hampshire County Council, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and SCRAP Fly Tipping logo.

ALT Black background with black/yellow warning pattern along the top. Yellow text in centre that reads 'leaving your rubbish around litter bins is fly tipping' next to a photo of bags surrounding a black litter bin. White banner at the bottom contains the Hampshire County Council, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and SCRAP Fly Tipping logo.

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🥛 Happy World Milk Day! Did you know you can freeze milk? 👀 Freeze it for up to 1 month to cut waste and save money 💸 ✨ Top tip: Use an ice cube tray – defrost when needed or pop straight into tea/coffee ☕ Just freeze before the use-by date 👍 #HampshireRecycles
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♻️ Recycling in Hampshire? Here’s what actually belongs in your bin: ♻️ ✅ Tins & cans ✅ Plastic bottles ✅ Aerosols ✅ Paper ✅ Card Anything else can contaminate the load and waste valuable resources. When in doubt, check your local council’s guidance. #HampshireRecycles
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Did you know that a vape pod is an electrical item that can be recycled? & All shops that sell them are legally required to take back the old ones for recycling. Visit @recycleelectric to find a recycling point: recycleyourelectricals.org.u… #HampshireRecycles
Pink graphic with vape illustration; text says in the UK 9 million vapes and pods are bought every week.

ALT Pink graphic with vape illustration; text says in the UK 9 million vapes and pods are bought every week.

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🌿👣 Heading out to enjoy the May Bank Holiday Monday? Whether you’re exploring the countryside, coast, or local parks, please remember to leave only footprints and take any litter home with you! #HampshireRecycles
Photo of white and brown ponies walking on grass in front of some trees in the New Forest. White Hampshire Recycles logo in bottom centre.

ALT Photo of white and brown ponies walking on grass in front of some trees in the New Forest. White Hampshire Recycles logo in bottom centre.
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🌞 Litter‑free picnic tips! 🌳 • Use reusables • Bring your own cutlery & cups • Pack a rubbish bag • Recycle • Leave no trace #HampshireRecycles
Photo of a picnic scene on grass with sandwiches and a slice of cake in reusable containers, reusable cutlery and a reusable water bottle on a blue gingham cloth. White Hampshire recycles logo in top centre.

ALT Photo of a picnic scene on grass with sandwiches and a slice of cake in reusable containers, reusable cutlery and a reusable water bottle on a blue gingham cloth. White Hampshire recycles logo in top centre.
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🐝🌼 Today is World Bee Day! Bees are vital pollinators and play a huge role in supporting our ecosystems—so protecting them really matters. Find out how you can be bee‑friendly and help support Hampshire’s bees: 👉 wwf.org.uk/updates/our-tips-… #HampshireRecycles #WorldBeeDay
Photo of a bee on a white blossom flower in a tree. Pink and yellow cursive text reads 'world bee day' with white Hampshire recycles logo in the bottom centre.

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Make sure to #RecycleRight and only put the following 5 items in your recycling bin in Hampshire: Tins & Cans Plastic bottles Aerosols Paper Card #HampshireRecycles
Biege background with black text in the top centre that reads 'what can you recycle in Hampshire?' A green cartoon recycling bin is in the centre surrounded by cartoon recyclable items. White Hampshire recycles logo in bottom centre.

ALT Biege background with black text in the top centre that reads 'what can you recycle in Hampshire?' A green cartoon recycling bin is in the centre surrounded by cartoon recyclable items. White Hampshire recycles logo in bottom centre.

Beige background with black text in the top centre that reads 'plastic bottles'. Cartoon images of a water bottle, pink shampoo bottle and clear spray bottle in the bottom centre.

ALT Beige background with black text in the top centre that reads 'plastic bottles'. Cartoon images of a water bottle, pink shampoo bottle and clear spray bottle in the bottom centre.

Beige background with black text in the top centre that reads 'aerosols'. Cartoon images of three aerosol cans in the bottom centre.

ALT Beige background with black text in the top centre that reads 'aerosols'. Cartoon images of three aerosol cans in the bottom centre.

Beige background with black text in top centre that reads 'tins & cans'. Cartoon images of colourful cans in bottom centre.

ALT Beige background with black text in top centre that reads 'tins & cans'. Cartoon images of colourful cans in bottom centre.
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🌷 Eat Seasonally This Spring! 🐝 Enjoy fresher, tastier produce that’s packed with nutrients, supports local farmers, and is kinder to the planet 🌍 Bonus: it’s often cheaper too! 🥕🍎 #HampshireRecycles
Cream background with cartoon images of fruit and vegetables around the edge. Navy and pink text in the centre that reads 'what's in season? In May & June'. White Hampshire Recycles logo in bottom centre.

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🧆 It’s International Hummus Day! Use up leftover veggies and turn them into tasty hummus 🥕🌶️🥬 Less waste, more flavour! 🎥 Watch the recipe video #InternationalHummusDay #LoveFoodHateWaste #HampshireRecycles
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🚫Fly-Tipping is illegal & the penalties are serious. You could face prosecution & an unlimited fine if your waste is dumped illegally, including garden waste. ✅ Use a licensed waste carrier or a registered disposal site. 🔍 Learn more: hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycli… #HampshireRecycles
Bright yellow background with black/yellow warning pattern along the top. Black text in centre that reads 'This is fly tipping you will be fined or prosecuted. Do not fly tip your garden waste. ' A photo examples of fly tipped garden waste is next to the text. White banner at the bottom contains the SCRAP Fly Tipping logo.

ALT Bright yellow background with black/yellow warning pattern along the top. Black text in centre that reads 'This is fly tipping you will be fined or prosecuted. Do not fly tip your garden waste. ' A photo examples of fly tipped garden waste is next to the text. White banner at the bottom contains the SCRAP Fly Tipping logo.

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Freshen up your cleaning—naturally! 🧼✨ Try this easy DIY bathroom cleaner using vinegar, water & essential oils 🌿 It’s plastic‑free, eco‑friendly, and smells great! 🔗 Recipe: domesticandgeneral.com/blog/… #HampshireRecycles
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Did you know that use by and best before dates are different things? Use by dates refer to safety - food past this date is not safe to eat. Best before dates refer to food quality - After this date, it might not be at its best, but it will still be safe to eat.
Cream background with pink text in the top centre that reads 'do you know the difference?' Cartoon images of a best before label and a use by date label in the centre with lilac and light green arrows between the two. White Hampshire recycles logo in the bottom centre on a pastel green background.

ALT Cream background with pink text in the top centre that reads 'do you know the difference?' Cartoon images of a best before label and a use by date label in the centre with lilac and light green arrows between the two. White Hampshire recycles logo in the bottom centre on a pastel green background.

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Did you know you can now recycle empty medicine and vitamin blister packs at Boots? 💊♻️ Working with MYgroup, Boots recycle packs into new products—and you can earn Advantage points too! #HampshireRecycles
Photo of an empty medicine and vitamin blister pack recycling point in a Boots pharmacy. White Hampshire recycles logo in bottom centre.

ALT Photo of an empty medicine and vitamin blister pack recycling point in a Boots pharmacy. White Hampshire recycles logo in bottom centre.

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