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Confused by what you can or can't recycle? Think it's a waste of time anyway? Find clear answers to many of the common myths about recycling.

We have contracts in place for managing waste which is collected by the district and borough councils and from our household waste recycling centres.

The new Waste Plan (being jointly prepared with Derby City Council) will replace the existing Waste Local Plan (adopted in 2005).

Derbyshire councils are committed to reducing waste to landfill and to increasing recycling and composting to a joint target of 55% by 2020.

There are many different ways of treating waste leftover after recycling and composting has taken place. Treating waste reduces what is landfilled.

Did you know around 20,000 bananas are thrown away in Derbyshire every day – that's around one banana out of every 10 that ends up in the bin.

Save water - use a water butt. Using a water butt is a great way to store rainwater that can be used for composting or other purposes.

Everything you need to know about Waterswallows household waste recycling centre including when you can visit, what's accepted, important safety information.

Many of our countryside sites contain waterways or ponds that provide valuable habitats for wildlife and areas for quiet enjoyment by locals and visitors.

We manage a range of way marked routes for you to explore and enjoy, including countryside walks, bridleways and trails.