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Baanza AcademyLearn and EarnThe A to Z of waste
219 everyday things: what each one is, what to do with it, and whether somebody will pay for it.
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- Aerosol cans (aluminium spray cans)CarefulSell itEmpty aerosol cans are worth money as aluminium.
- Aluminium cansSell itAluminium cans are one of the easiest ways to earn from your waste.
- Aluminium foilSell itClean aluminium foil and foil trays are worth money.
- AsbestosCarefulNeeds a ProDo not break, drill, sand or sweep asbestos yourself.
- AshesCarefulHave it taken awayLet ashes go completely cold before you touch them.
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- Baby itemsGive it awayHave it taken awayBaby clothes, toys, cots, prams and carriers get outgrown long before they wear out, so someone else can almost always use them.
- Barbecues and grillsSell itLet the ashes cool completely, then bag them for your general waste.
- BatteriesCarefulSell itNever throw batteries into your general waste bin.
- BikesSell itGive it awayA working bicycle is worth far more to another person than to a scrap dealer, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section first, or sell it there.
- Blankets and beddingGive it awayHave it taken awayClean blankets, sheets and bedding in good condition should go to someone who needs them.
- BooksSell itGive it awayPass books you have finished to family, friends, a school or a community library, or list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- BrasGive it awayHave it taken awayBras in wearable condition are always in demand and rarely donated, so they are worth passing on.
- Bread, cakes and pastriesHave it taken awayOld bread and pastries are food waste.
- Bric-a-bracGive it awayHave it taken awayCrockery, picture frames, ornaments, vases and other household odds and ends in usable condition are worth listing in Baanza's Donate and Swap section, where someone furnishing a home will take them.
- Building materialsSell itSeparate the material before you get rid of anything.
- Bulky household itemsSell itGive it awaySofas, mattresses, wardrobes, tables and large appliances all have a route.
- ButtonsGive it awayHave it taken awayKeep a tin of spare buttons at home.
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- Candle holdersSell itGive it awayGlass candle holders can be reused as small storage jars or given away, so list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Car batteriesCarefulSell itCar and inverter batteries are among the most valuable items you can sell on Baanza.
- Card packagingSell itCereal boxes, egg crates, shoe boxes and packaging sleeves are all cardboard and worth money by weight.
- CardboardSell itCardboard is the easiest recyclable to accumulate, especially if you receive deliveries.
- Carpet and rugsGive it awayHave it taken awayA clean carpet or rug with life left in it should be passed on rather than dumped, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Carrier bags (plastic)Sell itReuse carrier bags as many times as you can, and keep a sturdy bag for shopping so you collect fewer.
- Cartons (Tetra Pak)Sell itMilk, juice and long-life food cartons are mostly paper with a thin plastic and foil lining.
- Cat litter and pet litterHave it taken awayUsed litter is not recyclable and should never go into a sack of materials you plan to sell.
- Catalogues and directoriesSell itCatalogues, brochures and old telephone directories are paper and sell by weight with the rest of your paper.
- CDs and DVDsSell itGive it awayDiscs that still play, with their cases, are worth passing on.
- Cesspits and septic tanksCarefulNeeds a ProEmptying a septic tank or cesspit is not a job to attempt yourself.
- ChemicalsCarefulNeeds a ProNever pour chemicals down a drain, into a gutter or onto the ground, and never mix two products together.
- Christmas trees (real)Have it taken awayStrip the tree completely first: take off every decoration, all fairy lights, the stand and any wooden block at the base.
- Christmas trees and artificial decorationsGive it awayHave it taken awayAn artificial tree lasts many years, so store it well and reuse it.
- Cleaning product bottlesSell itEmpty plastic bottles are worth money.
- Clinical wasteCarefulNeeds a ProBlood, human or animal tissue, used dressings and syringes are clinical waste and must never go in your general waste bin, where they can injure and infect the person who collects it.
- Cloth nappiesGive it awayCloth nappies cost more at the start but work out far cheaper than disposables over the months a child is in them, and they create almost no waste.
- Clothes and textilesGive it awayHave it taken awayClothes in wearable condition should reach someone who needs them.
- Coat hangersSell itGive it awayMost households have far more hangers than they need, and tailors, dry cleaners and clothes sellers always want them.
- Coffee cupsHave it taken awayDisposable coffee cups look like paper but are lined with a thin plastic film to hold liquid, and that lining means Pros will not buy them with your cardboard.
- Coffee podsSell itCoffee pods mix aluminium, plastic and wet grounds in one small item, which makes them hard to sell.
- CoinsSell itOld Nigerian coins and leftover foreign currency are metal and have almost no spending value, but they are not rubbish.
- Compostable packagingHave it taken awayCups, cutlery and straws labelled compostable only break down in an industrial composting facility, which is not something most of Nigeria has.
- ComputersSell itGive it awayA working computer is worth far more repaired or passed on than scrapped, so try a repair shop or list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section first.
- Cooked and uncooked foodHave it taken awayFood waste attracts rats and flies fast in this climate, so deal with it the same day.
- Cookers and gas cookersSell itGive it awayA working cooker should be sold or passed on rather than scrapped, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Cooking oilSell itNever pour used cooking oil down a sink or drain.
- Cotton wool and make-up padsHave it taken awayUsed cotton wool and make-up pads are general waste and cannot be sold.
- Crisp and snack packetsHave it taken awaySnack packets look like foil but are a bonded layer of plastic and metal that cannot be separated, so no Pro will buy them and they must not go into your aluminium sack.
- Crisp tubesSell itA snack tube is three materials in one: a cardboard body, a metal base and a plastic lid.
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- Dairy and egg shellsHave it taken awayEgg shells and dairy waste are food waste.
- Disposable face masksHave it taken awayUsed disposable masks go in your general waste, never in a sack of recyclables.
- Disposable glovesHave it taken awayUsed gloves are general waste and cannot be recycled or sold.
- DIY and renovation wasteSell itSort it before anyone collects it, because the difference is money.
- Dog and pet wasteHave it taken awayBag pet waste and tie it tightly before it goes anywhere near your bin.
- Drinking glassesGive it awayHave it taken awayGlasses and wine glasses in good condition should be passed on, so list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Drinks bottlesSell itPlastic drinks bottles are the single most common recyclable in Nigerian homes and PET is bought by almost every Pro.
- Duvets and pillowsGive it awayHave it taken awayClean duvets, pillows and bedding in good condition are worth passing on, so list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section, or give them to a church, mosque or community group.
- DVDsSell itGive it awayDiscs that still play, with their cases, are worth passing on, so list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
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- Egg cartonsSell itChoose cardboard egg cartons over plastic or polystyrene ones, because cardboard can be sold with the rest of your paper and the others cannot.
- Egg shellsHave it taken awayCrush egg shells and work them into your garden soil if you grow anything.
- Electrical cable and wireCarefulSell itCopper cable is among the highest-paying materials on Baanza, priced by grade from low to high.
- Electrical itemsCarefulSell itGive it awayAnything with a plug, a battery or a circuit board goes on Buy and Sell Scrap, where it is priced as a whole item rather than by weight.
- Engine oilCarefulSell itUsed engine oil is one of the most damaging things you can pour on the ground, and one container of it contaminates a very large volume of groundwater.
- EnvelopesSell itEnvelopes are paper and can be sold with the rest of your paper and cardboard, including ones with a plastic window.
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- FabricsGive it awayHave it taken awayFabric in good condition is valuable to tailors, students and anyone who sews, and off-cuts rarely go to waste in Nigeria.
- Fire extinguishersCarefulSell itNeeds a ProNever crush an extinguisher or put it in a bin, as it is pressurised and can explode.
- FireworksCarefulHave it taken awayHave a bucket of water ready before you light anything.
- Flowers and plantsHave it taken awayCut flowers, dead plants, leaves and clippings break down well in a covered compost heap or drum if you have space, and the result is good for your garden.
- Fluorescent tubes and energy-saving bulbsCarefulNeeds a ProFluorescent tubes contain a small amount of mercury vapour and break easily, so never throw one in a bin or a sack of scrap.
- Foil and foil traysSell itClean aluminium foil and foil trays sell well by weight.
- Food and drink cartonsSell itMilk, juice and long-life food cartons are mostly paper with a thin lining.
- Food and drink pouchesHave it taken awayDrink, coffee, baby food and pet food pouches bond plastic and metal into one layer that cannot be separated, so Pros will not buy them and they must not go in your foil or plastic sack.
- Food tins and drink cansSell itEmpty tins and cans are worth money by weight.
- Fridges and freezersCarefulSell itGive it awayA working fridge or freezer is worth much more sold or passed on than scrapped, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section first.
- FurnitureSell itGive it awayList reusable furniture in Baanza's Donate and Swap section first.
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- Garden wasteHave it taken awayCompost your garden waste at home if you have space.
- Gas bottlesCarefulSell itNever crush a gas bottle or put it in your general waste bin, as trapped gas can explode.
- Gas cylinders/cartridgesCarefulSell itCheck that a cylinder or cartridge is completely empty and the valve closed before you move it.
- General wasteHave it taken awayPut these in your general waste bin: plastic pots, trays and tubs, plastic packaging and bags, polystyrene, food and drink pouches, plant pots, pet waste, cotton wool and make-up pads, nappies and sanitary products, tissues, wet wipes and wallpaper.
- Generator and machine oilCarefulSell itDrain used generator, machine and gearbox oil into a sealed container, ideally the one the new oil came in, and label it.
- Gift wrapSell itKeep plain paper wrapping in a separate bag or sack at home with your other waste paper, then sell it to a Baanza Pro.
- GlassCarefulHave it taken awayWrap broken crockery, louvres or window glass in thick paper, cardboard or an old sack before you handle it, so nobody is cut.
- Glass bottles and jarsSell itRinse your bottles and jars, take the lids off and keep them together in a crate or a strong sack so they do not break.
- Grass cuttingsHave it taken awayCompost grass cuttings at home if you have space.
- Greetings cards and wrapping paperSell itKeep plain paper cards and wrapping in a separate sack at home along with your cardboard and other waste paper, then sell the lot to a Baanza Pro.
- GypsumCarefulHave it taken awayWear protection before you handle gypsum board or plaster: gloves, safety boots, eye protection, a hard hat on a site and a dust mask, because breaking and cutting it releases fine dust.
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- Hardcore and rubbleHave it taken awayKeep bricks, blocks, concrete, tiles, ceramics, clay, sand, stones, paving slabs and soil in one pile, separate from your general waste, and keep it dry so it stays easy to load.
- Hazardous wasteCarefulSell itChemicals, paints, solvents, asbestos, clinical waste, gas cylinders and fuels all need a Baanza Pro licensed to handle them.
- Hearing aidsCarefulSell itGive it awayHearing aids are expensive and often discarded when they only need a new battery, a fresh tube or a clean.
- Hedge clippingsHave it taken awayCompost hedge clippings at home if you have space.
- Hedge trimmersCarefulSell itGive it awaySell a broken or unwanted hedge trimmer to a Baanza Pro.
- Household chemicalsCarefulHave it taken awayKeep household chemicals in their original containers with the labels on, cap them tightly and store them upright, out of the sun and away from children and food.
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- InhalersCarefulHave it taken awayTake a used inhaler back to your pharmacy, clinic or hospital first, as some will accept it.
- Ink cartridges and tonersSell itDo not throw ink and toner cartridges in your general waste, as the powder and ink stain badly and leak.
- Invasive weedsCarefulHave it taken awayDo not compost invasive weeds such as water hyacinth or Siam weed, and do not carry cut pieces to another site, because small fragments take root and spread the problem.
- IronsSell itGive it awaySell an old clothes iron to a Baanza Pro.
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- Japanese KnotweedCarefulHave it taken awayTreat any fast-spreading weed this way: do not compost it, and do not carry cut pieces to another site, because fragments take root and spread.
- Jerrycans, kegs and plastic drumsSell itJerrycans, kegs, drums, buckets and bowls are hard plastic and worth good money by weight.
- JewellerySell itGive it awayList jewellery and watches you no longer wear in Baanza's Donate and Swap section, or pass them to family, a church, mosque or community group.
- Junk mailSell itKeep junk mail, newspapers, magazines, directories, catalogues, envelopes, menus and leaflets in a separate bag or sack at home, out of the rain.
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- Keg (beer)Sell itReturn a beer keg to the bar or supplier you got it from first, as most kegs are made to go back and be refilled.
- KettlesSell itGive it awayIf your electric kettle still boils and the cord is sound, list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section, or pass it to someone who needs one.
- Key kegsSell itReturn key kegs to the supplier or manufacturer where they take them back, since these are made to be collected.
- Keys (metal)Sell itKeep old metal keys in a tin or small bag until you have a handful, since one key weighs almost nothing on its own.
- Kitchen foilSell itRinse kitchen foil and foil trays, squeeze the foil into a ball and keep it in a separate bag at home.
- Kitchen rollSell itPut used kitchen roll and paper towels in your general waste bin.
- Kitchen utensilsSell itGive it awaySet aside any pots, pans, spoons and knives still fit for use and list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section, or pass them to a church, mosque or community group.
- Knitting needlesSell itGive it awayPass usable knitting needles on rather than binning them.
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- LampsCarefulSell itGive it awaySell an old lamp to a Baanza Pro.
- Large electrical itemsCarefulSell itGive it awayLarge appliances are worth money whichever way they go.
- LawnmowersCarefulSell itGive it awaySell an old lawnmower to a Baanza Pro.
- LeavesHave it taken awayRake leaves into a heap and let them rot down at home if you have space.
- Leftovers from your plateHave it taken awayPlate scrapings are food waste and go off quickly in the heat.
- Lids (glass bottles and jars)Sell itTake metal lids off jars and bottles before you sell either.
- Lids (plastic bottles)Sell itTake the caps off plastic bottles before you sell them, since Pros usually want the bottles clean and capless.
- Light bulbsCarefulSell itOld filament bulbs are thin glass with a small metal cap and are not worth selling, so wrap one in paper before it goes in your general waste, so nobody handling your waste is cut.
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- MagazinesSell itMagazines are paper and sell by weight along with your newspapers, catalogues and office paper.
- Mail and paperworkSell itLetters, bills, flyers, brochures and old paperwork are all paper and worth money by weight.
- MattressesSell itGive it awayA mattress in usable condition is worth far more to another household than to a scrap dealer, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section first.
- Media (books, CDs and DVDs)Sell itGive it awayBooks, discs and games that still work should go to someone who will use them, so list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Medicines and tabletsCarefulNeeds a ProNever flush medicines down a toilet or drain, and never throw them in a bin where a child or animal could reach them.
- Metal tins and boxesSell itGive it awayLarge biscuit, sweet and powdered milk tins are genuinely useful for storage, and they keep insects out of dry food far better than a plastic tub.
- Metal tubesSell itTomato and garlic puree tubes, sauce tubes and beauty product tubes are usually aluminium with a plastic cap.
- MicrowavesCarefulSell itGive it awayA working microwave should be sold or passed on rather than scrapped, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Milk bottlesSell itPlastic milk bottles are worth money.
- MirrorsGive it awayHave it taken awayA mirror in good condition should be passed on, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Mobile phonesCarefulSell itGive it awayBefore a phone leaves your hands, sign out of every account, remove the SIM and memory card, and do a factory reset.
- Musical instrumentsSell itGive it awayAn instrument that can be repaired should be, since a used instrument is worth a great deal to a school, church or young musician who cannot afford a new one.
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- Nappies and sanitary productsHave it taken awayDisposable nappies and sanitary products cannot be recycled and must never go into a sack of materials you plan to sell.
- Needles and syringesCarefulNeeds a ProUsed needles injure and infect the people who handle waste, so they must never go in a bag or bin.
- NewspapersSell itNewspapers are paper and sell by weight along with magazines, office paper and cardboard.
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- Paint and paint cansCarefulSell itGive it awayNever pour leftover paint down a drain or onto the ground.
- Palm produce wasteHave it taken awayPalm kernel shells, fibre, empty fruit bunches and fronds all have buyers.
- Paper and shredded paperSell itOffice paper, printed sheets and shredded paper all sell by weight with your newspapers and cardboard.
- Paper coffee cupsHave it taken awayA paper cup that holds hot liquid without going soft has a thin plastic film bonded to the inside, and that film means Pros will not buy it with your cardboard.
- Pet beddingHave it taken awaySoiled bedding, sawdust and straw from rabbits, hamsters and similar pets is not recyclable and should not go near a sack of materials you plan to sell.
- Pet foodSell itSpoiled or unwanted pet food is food waste.
- Pet food pouchesHave it taken awayPet food pouches bond plastic and metal into a single layer that cannot be separated, so no Pro will buy them and they spoil a sack of foil or plastic if you mix them in.
- Pet wasteHave it taken awayBag pet waste and tie it tightly before it goes anywhere near your bin.
- PetrolCarefulNeeds a ProOld or contaminated petrol is a serious fire risk and must never be poured on the ground, into a gutter or down a drain.
- Photographs and negativesHave it taken awayPhoto paper is coated with a thin plastic layer, so it cannot be sold with your paper and will spoil the sack if you mix it in.
- PillowsGive it awayHave it taken awayClean pillows in good condition are worth passing on, so list them in Baanza's Donate and Swap section, or give them to a church, mosque or community group.
- Pizza and takeaway boxesSell itAn empty pizza box is cardboard and sells with the rest of your paper, and a little grease on the base does not stop that.
- PlasterboardHave it taken awayNeeds a ProPlasterboard should be kept apart from general rubble, because when it gets wet and is buried with other waste it releases a gas that smells strongly of rotten eggs.
- Plastic bagsSell itReuse plastic bags as many times as you can, and keep a sturdy bag for shopping so fewer come into the house.
- Plastic bottlesSell itPlastic bottles are the easiest money in your house.
- Plastic filmSell itCling film, the film sealing a food tray and thin plastic wrapping are light plastic, but they are only worth selling if they are clean and dry and you have a real quantity of them.
- Plastic netsSell itThe mesh nets that hold onions, oranges and other produce are light plastic, but they are too small and stringy to be worth selling on their own.
- Plastic packagingHave it taken awayPut crisp packets, food pouches and squeezable plastic tubes in your general waste bin, then book a Baanza disposal pickup or keep them for your PSP collection.
- Plastic pots, tubs and traysHave it taken awayPut yoghurt pots, margarine tubs, meat trays and fruit punnets in your general waste bin and book a Baanza disposal pickup, or keep them for your PSP collection.
- Plastic toothpaste tubesHave it taken awaySqueeze out what is left, then put toothpaste tubes in your general waste bin and book a Baanza disposal pickup, or keep them for your PSP collection.
- PlasticsSell itKeep clean plastic bottles in a separate sack at home and sell them to a Baanza Pro.
- PolystyreneHave it taken awayPut polystyrene takeaway packs, cups, plates, foam chips, moulded packing and Styrofoam in your general waste bin and book a Baanza disposal pickup.
- Pots, pans and saucepansSell itGive it awaySell worn-out pots, pans and saucepans to a Baanza Pro as scrap metal.
- PotteryGive it awayHave it taken awayWrap broken pottery, plates and crockery in thick paper or an old sack so the sharp pieces cannot cut anyone, put it in your general waste bin, then book a Baanza disposal pickup.
- Print cartridgesSell itPrinter cartridges leak ink and toner powder, so keep them in a sealed bag rather than loose in a bin.
- PrintersSell itGive it awayA printer that still works is worth passing on, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section, since schools and small businesses always need one.
- Pure water sachetsSell itPure water sachets are nylon, a Baanza material category sold by weight, and almost nobody collects them — which is exactly why they are everywhere.
- Pyrex glassGive it awayHave it taken awayWrap broken or chipped Pyrex ovenware in thick paper or an old sack so nobody is cut, put it in your general waste bin and book a Baanza disposal pickup.
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- RadiosSell itGive it awayA working radio is genuinely useful to someone, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section rather than throwing it away.
- Raw or cooked fruit and vegetablesHave it taken awayCompost fruit and vegetable peels at home if you have space or a garden, as they break down quickly and feed your soil.
- Raw or cooked meat and fish, including bonesHave it taken awayPut meat, fish and bones, raw or cooked, in your general waste bin.
- RecordsGive it awayHave it taken awayDonate or swap vinyl records that still play on Baanza, where collectors and DJs look for them.
- Rice, pasta and beansHave it taken awayTie leftover rice, pasta and beans in a bag so they do not leak, put them in your general waste bin, and book a Baanza disposal pickup or keep them for your PSP collection.
- Roofing sheetsSell itOld aluminium roofing sheets are a named Baanza material and sell well by weight.
- Rubble and HardcoreHave it taken awayKeep rubble out of your general waste bin and book a Baanza disposal pickup for it instead.
- RugsSell itGive it awayBeat the dust out, clean it, then donate or swap a rug that is still in good condition on Baanza, or give it to a church, mosque or community group.
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- Safety razor bladesSell itCollect used safety razor blades in a sealed tin or a thick plastic bottle so nobody is cut, then put the closed container in your general waste bin and book a Baanza disposal pickup.
- Sat navsSell itGive it awayRemove and delete any saved home or work addresses before a sat nav leaves your hands, since they are as personal as a phone.
- Sawdust and wood shavingsHave it taken awaySawdust has more uses than most people realise.
- Scrap metalSell itSell scrap metal to a Baanza Pro rather than putting it in any bin at home.
- Sewing machines and accessoriesSell itGive it awayDonate or swap a working sewing machine on Baanza, or give it to a school, church, mosque or community group, where a tailor or a trainee will use it for years.
- Shampoo and shower gel bottlesSell itRinse shampoo, shower gel, cleaning and trigger spray bottles, take off the lids and pumps, and keep them in a separate sack at home.
- SharpsCarefulHave it taken awayNever put needles, lancets or other sharps in any bin at home, and never in a bottle you plan to sell.
- ShoesGive it awayHave it taken awayClean shoes that still have life in them, tie each pair together, and donate or swap them on Baanza, or give them to a church, mosque or community group.
- Shredded paperSell itKeep shredded paper in its own bag or sack rather than loose in your general waste bin, and sell it to a Baanza Pro along with your other paper and cardboard.
- Small electrical itemsSell itGive it awayKettles, radios, chargers, clocks, fans and small kitchen appliances all belong on Buy and Sell Scrap, where they are priced as whole items rather than by weight.
- Sofas / SetteesSell itGive it awayDonate or swap a sofa that is still sound on Baanza, or offer it to a church, mosque or community association.
- SoilHave it taken awayBook a Baanza disposal pickup for surplus soil, and pile it in one spot clear of the road and of drainage channels while you wait.
- StampsSell itGive it awaySoak used stamps off the corner of the envelope, dry them flat, then donate or swap them on Baanza, where collectors and dealers look for older and foreign ones.
- StaplesSell itYou do not need to remove staples, paper clips or pins from magazines and newspapers before you sell them.
- Stoma bagsCarefulHave it taken awayEmpty a used stoma bag into the toilet, rinse it, then wrap it in a plastic bag and tie it shut before putting it in your general waste bin.
- Storage heatersCarefulSell itCheck whether your storage heater holds asbestos bricks before anyone moves it, by looking up the model online or checking the maker's plate.
- StrawsHave it taken awayPut used plastic straws in your general waste bin and book a Baanza disposal pickup, or keep them for your PSP collection.
- Sun bedsCarefulSell itDismantle a sun bed before disposal and take the fluorescent tubes out of the frame.
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- Tablet computersSell itGive it awaySign out of every account, remove any memory card and do a factory reset before a tablet leaves your hands.
- Teabags and coffee groundsHave it taken awayPut used teabags, coffee grounds, loose tea leaves and paper coffee filters into your general waste, or compost them at home if you have space.
- Telephone directoriesSell itKeep old telephone directories in a separate sack at home with your other paper and cardboard, then sell the full sack to a Baanza Pro.
- Tetra PakSell itRinse empty food and drink cartons, flatten them and keep them in a separate bag at home.
- TextilesGive it awayHave it taken awayWash, dry and fold clothing, bedding and other textiles that are still in good condition, then donate or swap them on Baanza.
- ThermometersCarefulHave it taken awayKeep a mercury thermometer out of your general waste bin.
- TightsGive it awayHave it taken awayPut torn or laddered tights and stockings in your general waste bin.
- Tiles (Floor and wall)Give it awayHave it taken awayKeep broken tiles and off-cuts apart from your household waste, because they count as hardcore and rubble and they are heavy.
- Timber and woodGive it awayHave it taken awayPull out nails and screws first, then sort the wood.
- TissuesHave it taken awayPut used tissues, kitchen roll and paper towels in your general waste bin.
- ToolsSell itGive it awaySell unwanted metal tools to a Baanza Pro.
- TowelsGive it awayHave it taken awayWash and dry towels you no longer want, then offer them on Baanza's Donate and Swap section.
- Toys and gamesSell itGive it awayClean the toys and games that still work and pass them on.
- Trigger spray bottlesSell itRinse trigger spray bottles, pull off the trigger head and keep the plastic bottles in a separate sack at home.
- TV and monitorsSell itGive it awayA working television or monitor should be sold or passed on, so list it in Baanza's Donate and Swap section or on Buy and Sell Scrap.
- Twigs and small branchesHave it taken awayCut twigs and small branches into short lengths and compost them at home if you have space, or put them with your general waste.
- TyresSell itSell used tyres to a Baanza Pro instead of dumping or burning them.
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- WallpaperGive it awayHave it taken awayPut used wallpaper and scraps in your general waste bin.
- Washing machines and dryersSell itGive it awaySell a dead washing machine or dryer to a Baanza Pro.
- WatchesSell itGive it awayPass on watches you no longer wear.
- Water filtersHave it taken awayPut used water filter cartridges in your general waste bin, letting them drain first so they are not dripping.
- WeedsHave it taken awayCompost ordinary weeds at home if you have space, or put them in your general waste.
- Wet wipesHave it taken awayPut every kind of wet wipe in your general waste bin, including baby wipes, cosmetic wipes, bathroom cleaning wipes and toilet wipes.
- White goodsSell itGive it awaySell old fridges, freezers, washing machines and cookers to a Baanza Pro.
- WindowsSell itSeparate the frame from the glass before you move an old window, and wear gloves.
- Wine bottlesGive it awayHave it taken awayRinse wine bottles, remove the lids and keep the bottles somewhere safe where they will not be knocked over.
- WoolGive it awayHave it taken awayPass on leftover wool and yarn rather than binning it.
- Wrapping paper and gift wrapSell itPlain paper wrapping can be collected with your cardboard and paper and sold to a Baanza Pro.