Nottinghamshire County Council’s recycling and waste partner, Veolia, to donate to Headway for resident’s use of free recycling checker

Each time county residents use a free recycling checker to ensure they’re recycling right this New Year, a donation will be made to charity.

Veolia, Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste and recycling partner, and the council are encouraging residents to learn more about what can be recycled at home this New Year.

10p will be donated to Headway Nottingham every time a search is carried out using the free Recycling Checker tool in January — and the campaign aims to improve recycling rates in the county following recent research that revealed that around 12,000 tonnes of the contents of general waste bin could have been recycled, an amount heavier than the Eiffel tower.

Headway Nottingham is council chairman Richard Butler's chosen charity for 2025. It provides support and services to individuals who have suffered brain injuries, as well as their families and carers.

Richard Butler, chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Everyone has a part to play when it comes to reducing, reusing and recycling. Join me this January in using the Recycling Checker before you dispose, and in return Veolia will donate 10p each time you do a search to my chosen charity for the year, Headway Nottingham.”

With a commitment of up to £1,000, Nottinghamshire residents can make a significant difference, not only to the environment, but also to people in Nottinghamshire who have been affected by brain injury.

£1000 could support the charity to provide over 700 people with cognitive rehabilitation, or over 100 people with workshops such as creative writing, or English and Maths skills.

To participate, residents should download the free MyNotts app and use the Recycling Checker before disposing of items.

In Nottinghamshire the following can be recycled, items just need to be clean, dry and loose:

•Paper and card

•Food tins, drinks cans and aerosols (without the lid)

•Plastic bottles (keep drink bottle lids on but remove pumps and sprays)

•Margarine tubs and yoghurt pots

Steve Newman, general manager for Veolia Nottinghamshire said: “We're encouraging all residents in Nottinghamshire to make a habit of using the Recycling Checker in 2025. By choosing to 'recycle right' as your New Year's resolution, you're not just reducing waste — you're actively building a more sustainable Nottinghamshire and supporting a worthy cause with every search.”