Paper

Reduce

Reduce the amount of junk mail you receive. Register with the mail preference service to reduce the amount of unsolicited marketing mail you receive. Contact the Royal Mail to stop unaddressed mail being delivered by them to you. 

Reuse

Blank pieces of printed paper and old envelopes can be used for notepaper. 

Recycle

Home compost

Small amount of paper (avoid adding glossy paper), especially shredded paper can be added to the home compost bin. 

Kerbside collection

Dry clean paper can be recycled through your kerbside collection. Do not place tissues, kitchen paper or shredded paper in the recycling. Check your local council for further information.  

Recycling centres

Staffordshire’s recycling centres can accept all dry, clean paper for recycling, including shredded paper. 

Where can I take these?