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The Waste Management Unit is split into three inter-related teams. The Contracts Management Team are responsible for overseeing the contract to dispose of all Household Waste generated in Worcestershire, including the running of Household Waste Sites. The Waste Minimisation Team promotes recycling, reuse and waste minimisation initiatives such as home composting. The Pollution Control Team monitors and maintains old council-owned landfill sites around the county.

• Household Waste Sites - find their location, opening times and what materials are accepted
• A-Z Guide - where to recycle and reuse in Worcestershire
• Integrated Waste Management System - what happens to your waste
• Home Composting - All you need to know about making good compost
• Real Nappies for Happy Babies - advice on the alternatives to using disposables
• Closed Landfill sites - details of closed sites managed by Worcestershire County Council
• Sink Your Waste - Get a rebate of up to £80 for installing a Kitchen Waste Disposal Unit
• Refuse Collection and Recycling Contacts - these are run by your Local Council
• Mission ImPossible - Our guide to reducing waste in Worcestershire

Please see the links to the LEFT for other information, or call the Mission ImPossible help desk for help with waste and recycling issues 08456 072007 (This is a Worcestershire Hub information centre number. If the call centre is busy, your call may be answered by a local District Hub.)