Waste and Recycling Guide - F
Fax Junk Mail
Reduce fax junk mail by registering with the Fax Preference
Service.
Telephone: 0845 703 4599.
You can also write to them at:
Fax Preference Service
DMA House
70 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8SS
Feathers
Feathers are pure protein and can be used in your garden compost
bin.
Fluorescent Lamps
When disposing of a fluorescent tube you should take it to your
local Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Fly Tipping
Fly tipping is illegal. Please report all instances of fly
tipping to our Customer Contact Centre on 0845 050 4434, or
the Environment Agency, telephone 0870 850 6506.
Foil
Clean aluminium foil can be recycled in your can recycling box
and at can
banks in South Lakeland
Food Waste
It is possible to use some food waste, such as vegetable
peelings, tea bags and coffee grounds on your home compost
heap.
Foreign Currency
Some charity shops accept foreign currency as part of their
fund-raising activities.
Fridges and Freezers
When buying a new fridge or freezer ask if the store operates a
collection service for your old model. They can also be taken to
Household Waste Recycling Centres where they can
be disposed of free of charge.
We also operate a collection service, however a charge is
payable for the service. Please telephone 0845 050 4434 to arrange
collection.
Furniture
Many items of furniture that are discarded are still in good
condition or could be re-furbished.
Visit the Furniture Re-Use Network for
more information.