There are a number of options available for householders which provide an effective means of dealing with waste.

• Household Waste Collection
  Household waste in wheeled bins and Council refuse sacks is collected weekly and processed for recovery.
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• Household Waste Recycling Centres and Points
  Household Waste Recycling Centres and Points are available at various locations across the region allowing householders to sort household waste items. In Dumfries and Galloway there are 11 Household Waste Recycling Centres and over 40 Recycling Points.
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• Bulky Uplifts of Household Waste
  You can pay to have larger items collected if they will not fit in your household bin. The Council's bulky uplift service allows householders to dispose of items such as sofas, tables, beds, garage doors, bicycles and mattresses.
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• White Goods Uplifts
  You can pay the Council to collect and dispose of white goods such as fridges, freezers and washing machines which cannot be repaired, sold or reused.
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• Reuse Household Waste
  Preventing waste by reusing items is a good way to save resources and help the environment. Reuse extends the life of items and can include donating to charity shops, recharging batteries and reusing shopping bags.
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• Reduce Household Waste
  Reducing the amount of waste we produce is the most efficient way to deal with our waste and helps the environment. Reducing your waste helps to save energy, reduces the risk of climate change and the need for landfill.
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