Materials A-Z

Fax junk mail

To reduce the amount of junk faxes you receive visit www.mpsonline.org.uk/fps.

Florescent Tubes / Bulbs

These can be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Fly tipping

Fly tipping is any waste that has been unlawfully left in a public area. It is a serious offence to fly tip and reports will be investigated.
Reports of fly tipping should be made to the Environment Agency on 0800 807060.
Please let the Environment Agency know of the location of the fly tipping and type of land involved, it may be on farmland, a sports field or in a lay-by for example. Also tell them the type and amount of waste involved, and if you see a vehicle try to give them a description and the registration number.
It is possible that fly tipped waste may include hazardous or dangerous materials. Please do not touch the waste, or open any bags or containers.
Please dispose of all waste properly and legally.
 

Foam/polystyrene chips

See Polystyrene

Foil

see Aluminium Foil

Food

Save packaging where possible by buying loose food. A great deal of food is wasted through buying and preparing too much. Prevent waste by planning weekly menus, preparing suitable quantities, freezing excess food and compost raw vegetables and scraps. If you make too much food one evening why not heat it up for tomorrows lunch. Visit our food waste page for further details.

Foreign currency

See Coins.

Fridges and Freezers

We are now operating an electrical re-use pilot project at two Household Waste Recycling Centres. Items deposited under this scheme will be taken to a local community organisation where they will be refurbished and sold back to low income families at a low cost. For more information visit the Electrical Re-use pages

There are a number of reuse groups that operate across Greater Manchester that can collect good quality household items and give them a new home. Visit the re-use page to find your nearest group.

Your local District or Borough Council may operate a collection service for items such as tables, chairs, beds, fridges and freezers. Most items can also be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre free of charge

Furniture

We are now operating furniture re-use projects at four Household Waste Recycling Centres and intend to have one facility in each district very soon. Furniture deposited under this scheme will be taken to a local community organisation where it will be refurbished and sold back to low income families at a low cost. For more information visit the Furniture Re-use pages

We have also interested a re-use scheme for large electrical appliances. Visit the Electrical Re-Use page for more information.

There are a number of reuse groups that operate across Greater Manchester that can collect good quality house hold items and give them a new home. Visit the re-use page to find your nearest group.

Your local District or Borough Council may operate a collection service for items such as tables, chairs, beds, fridges and freezers. Most items can also be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre free of charge