- Helpful reminders for your waste and recycling
- Applications open for community group funding
- Money support and advice
- Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy drop-in sessions
- Supporting people experiencing domestic abuse
- RNLI – Float to live
Helpful reminders for your waste and recycling
Recycling from home
These 6 items can go straight in the green-lidded recycling bin:
- plastic bottles, including spray bottles – keep lids on
- aerosols – empty
- paper – no tissues or kitchen roll, even if unused, and no shredded paper
- cardboard – flatten to make space in your bin, and no greasy takeaway boxes
- tins – empty
- cans – empty
No plastic bags, sacks, or liners should be used or put in the recycling bin – add items to the bin clean, dry and loose.
All homes can apply for us to collect extra recycling.
You can also search your postcode on RecycleNow.com to find places near you where you can take extra recycling, including items we do not currently collect, such as soft plastics and foil.
We are working to offer recycling for more items. This is dependent on new processing facilities being provided by Hampshire County Council. For the latest updates about these new processing facilities, visit Hampshire County Council’s website.
If you have extra cardboard
On your recycling collection week, we can collect a small bundle of flattened cardboard left next to your recycling bin.
The bundle should be flattened and small enough for one person to collect in one go. Please only leave this out in dry weather as wet cardboard may not be good enough quality for recycling.
If the bundle is too large, not flattened, or becomes wet, our crews may not be able to collect it.
If you are using communal bins, we can only collect recycling that fits inside the bins. This helps keep bin store areas tidy and accessible for crews and residents.
Bins in warm weather
As we head into the summer months and warmer weather, here are some simple steps you can take to reduce the risks of pests, such as flies and maggots, around your bins and food waste caddies:
- clean your bins and caddies regularly – a spray of white vinegar can help remove lingering smells
- use a liner in your grey indoor caddy before transferring it to your brown outdoor caddy or communal food waste bin
- lock your outdoor caddy lid by pushing the handle upright or forwards – this helps keep flies out
- put all food waste in your outdoor caddy rather than your black‑lid rubbish bin (food waste is collected weekly)
- make sure you bag items that may cause odours in your black-lid rubbish bin, such as nappies
- store bins out of direct sunlight where possible
Applications open for community group funding
We have opened applications for local projects to benefit from funding.
Community groups, registered charities, schools and statutory infrastructure providers can apply for up to £100,000 towards their infrastructure project through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Examples of previous projects funded included improvements at East Boldre Village Hall, solar panels at Woodgreen Community Shop, a circular path in Fordingbridge, Lepe Country Park nature play area, and a bike shelter at Noadswood School.
Apply before Friday 7 August 2026.
Money support and advice
If you need support with everyday costs, we are here to help.
We work with local partners to provide information and practical support. This includes:
- help with household bills, including energy, water, phone and broadband, and support with Council Tax
- access to food support such as food larders and community fridges
- advice if you are struggling with rent, mortgage payments or are at risk of homelessness
- guidance on managing money and debt, including access to financial support funds
- in-person support through community hubs and drop-ins
- support for families, such as free school meals, help with milk, clothing and uniforms, and free school holiday activities
- additional support for older people, carers, people with disabilities and local businesses
Find out more about the support available on our website.
Find information about national government support with household expenses and energy costs.
Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy drop-in sessions
Join us at one of our upcoming drop-in sessions to find out more about the Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy and how we are exploring sustainable ways to manage our coastline.
You’ll have the opportunity to share your feedback on the draft strategy and ask any questions.
The sessions are taking place on:
- Friday 19 June, 2pm to 7pm – Bridge Centre, 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea
- Wednesday 1 July, 3pm to 7pm – Masonic Hall, 10 High Street, Lymington
- Thursday 2 July, 10am to 2pm – Masonic Hall, 10 High Street, Lymington
- Wednesday 8 July, 7pm to 8.30pm – Online webinar, register by email
- Saturday 11 July, 10am to 1pm – Lymington Community Centre, New Street
- Friday 24 July, 11am to 4pm – Bridge Centre, 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea
- Friday 4 September, 11am to 3pm – St Thomas Parish Church, 47-48 St Thomas Street, Lymington
- Wednesday 9 September, 7pm to 8.30pm – Online webinar, register by email
- Saturday 12 September, 10am to 1pm – All Saints Church Hall, Greenbanks Close, Milford on Sea
- Monday 21 September, 11am to 3pm – Bridge Centre, 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea
You can register for the online webinars by emailing hurstspit2lymington@environment-agency.gov.uk
We’ll be attending the sessions together with the Environment Agency and JBA Consulting.
Find out more about the Hurst Spit to Lymington strategy.
Supporting people experiencing domestic abuse
Support is available from the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership if you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse.
Help is also available if you are finding it difficult to control your emotions and behaviour.
Contact the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership by calling their advice line on 0330 0165 112. In an emergency, always call 999.
You can also access information about the support available on Hampshire County Council’s website.
RNLI – Float to live
Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water?
The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) has shared the following steps to help you in the event of struggling in water.
5 steps on how to float include:
- tilting your head back with ears submerged
- relaxing and breathing normally
- moving your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
- it’s OK if your legs sink as we all float differently
- find your float by practising at a supervised location
