Waste and Recycling Guide - S
Scrap Metal
There are several scap metal merchants in and around South
Lakeland, please check the telephone directory for details. There
are also scrap metal banks at the
Household
Waste Recycling Centres.
Shoes
Shoes and boots can often be repaired to extend their useful
life, please use your local shoe repairer. Many charity shops also
accept shoes in a suitable condition for re-sale. There are also a
number of shoe recycling banks at
recycling centres where shoes can be
collected. Please put shoes in pairs in bags when using the
banks.
Shredded Paper
Small amounts of shredded paper can be collected using your
paper recycling box. or at your nearest paper recycling bank.
Spectacles
A number of opticians around the district participate in schemes
to collect used spectacles for re-use. Many thousands of pairs are
sent to developing nations every year, where they are put to very
good use. Some charity shops also accept spectacles for similar
schemes. There is also a recycling point for spectacles at
South Lakeland House in Kendal