Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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We are simply running out of space to dump our increasing volume of rubbish. It’s also a waste of re-useable materials. Refuse in landfill produces gases that, unless collected (and hopefully the methane used as a fuel), are harmful to the atmosphere. Methane is a relatively potent greenhouse gas with a high global warming potential. As Ernie said to Eric - What do you think of it so far? |
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Rubbish ain't necessarily so. FreeCycle is a web and email-based way of giving away unwanted goods or getting hold of them for free. There are local groups for Cherwell Valley, Banbury, Chipping Norton and Oxford; totalling around 30,000 people already. If you'd rather keep it within the parish, just post your things to give away or that you need on our Forum. But it has to be free either way.
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There are two recycling centres run by Oxfordshire County Council, one at Alkerton; the other at Ardley is nearer the parish. It is clean, accessible and has areas for whiteware, metals, hardcore, batteries, old clothes and light bulbs, as well as general landfill. And it's open every day. OCC waste recycling centres now take all electrical items. An excellent A–Z of what can be recycled where can be found here. |
| The CDC website shows what happens to our recycled waste - and no, it doesn't go to China! You can donate furniture and clothes to the Banbury Young Homeless (01295 259 442), the Community Volunteer Service (01295 267 741) or to the many charity shops in Banbury. There's also the Furniture Re-use Network |  |
| What more can you do? Quite a lot actually. The Recycle Now website, run by WRAP, an independent government-funded organisation, is full of ideas and information including stuff for children and schools. |
| Have a look at these other websites as well. | Recycle More |
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The Community Action Group project provides money and support for local community events and intiatives that help to reduce the amount of waste we put into landfill in Oxfordshire. If you're really keen, you may like to start a local group, in which case contact CAG through their site.
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Recycling and disposal of redundant computers and other electronic goods have been a problem. But now some Oxfordshire recycling centres will take computers and there are specialist firms that will refurbish them for charitable reuse. |
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| Donate a PC is a free 'matchmaking' service through which you can donate equipment to charity; it is primarily for those with only one or two items to donate and/or who cannot use a suitable recycling organisation. |
| DTC in Croughton will also accept all telecoms equipment and electronic goods like TVs and hi-fi. |  |
 | If you need to dispose of hazardous waste, like paint and chemicals, call the ChemCollect service on 01865 816 043. It's free if you are not able to travel to one of the OCC sites. |
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Deddington OnLine Forum |
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