Recycling

There is a recycling drop-off bin in the Southwater parish church carpark that takes some items that cannot be recycled in the council's kerbside bins or at local supermarkets

These items are currently accepted for recycling

Asthma inhalers
Contact lenses
Spectacles
Disposable razors
Toothbrushes, toothbrush heads, interdental brushes
Blister packs
Small bottle tops
Milk bottle tops
Rubber gloves
Wine corks
Water filters
Pens, felt tips, highlighters etc
Pencils and crayons
Postage stamps
Old or foreign currency
Ink cartridges
Mobile phones
Ferrero Rocher boxes & trays
Lipstick, mascara, eye pencils, shadow - other beauty products
Plastic and wax wrappers from bread (also taken at supermarkets)
Plastic wrappers from bakery products (also taken at supermarkets)
Plastic wrappers from biscuits and cakes (also taken at supermarket)

In addition the following items are taken at the Sustainable Southwater stall sponsored by Sussex Green Living in Lintot Square on the second Saturday every month between 10am-12pm

Small electricals like kettles and irons
ipads and tablet computers
MP3 players and games consoles
Gadgets like sat naves
Cables & leads
Digital and video camera
Film

Vapes and batteries are taken by the Co-op (hand them in at the manned desk)

For other information and drop off points please see flyer from Sussex Green Living

Last updated 06/2026