How CHP tenants and visitors can help with recycling

Across CHP buildings, recycling and reuse can include paper, confidential waste, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, cans, textiles, furniture and NHS walking aids, depending on local arrangements.

Everyone using CHP buildings can support better recycling and waste management by taking a few simple steps.

Reduce waste first

• Print only when necessary and use digital documents where possible.
• Avoid unnecessary packaging and single-use items.
• Choose reusable cups, bottles and other everyday items where suitable.

Reuse where possible

• Share surplus office supplies with colleagues or neighbouring teams.
• Repair items before replacing them where this is safe and practical.
• Explore opportunities to reuse furniture, equipment or office items before disposal, or donate them to charity.

Contact your Operations and Relationship Manager (ORM) to discuss further.

Recycle correctly

• Check recycling signage before putting items in the bin.
• Keep recyclable materials clean, dry and uncontaminated.
• Use the correct waste streams for paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass and cans.
• Ask your ORM if you are unsure which bin to use.

Segregate healthcare waste safely

• Place offensive waste, clinical waste and domestic waste in the correct containers.
• Do not place non-infectious waste into clinical or infectious waste streams.
• Report damaged, unclear or missing waste signage to your ORM.

What to do next

• Check the waste and recycling signage in your building.
• Speak to your ORM if you are unsure about local waste arrangements.
• Encourage colleagues, visitors and partners to use the correct bins.
• Share examples of local recycling or reuse activity with CHP so we can highlight good practice across the CHP estate.