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What to do with

Bubblewrap

Some councils now offer a household collection for the recycling of bubble wrap but this is still limited; check with your council to see if you can recycle this locally.

If you have bubble wrap to get rid of, there are a number of options:

Re-use it...

Bubblewrap is particularly useful for:

Protecting gifts or valuable items that are being posted
Wrapping items that are being moved or going into storage

Pass it on...

Ask family and friends if they can use it - if they are moving house or putting items into storage this will be most helpful
Go online to give it away - try sites like Freecycle or Freegle

What else can I do with it?

Use it in the garden to protect plants and pots from frost damage
Insulate your shed or greenhouse with it, piercing it to allow for ventilation

Can I recycle it?

Bubblewrap is made from a type of plastic called polythene. Recycling collection services for plastics vary, so check the recycling locator or ask your council if you can recycle this at your local household waste recycling centre.