The first step in recycling is actually reducing what we throw away.
One easy way to do this is by choosing reusable products instead of disposable ones.
Example:
The Pool Chemical Dispenser can be refilled instead of replaced, reducing plastic waste while keeping your pool clean. 81441615
Quick tip:
✔ Buy only what you need for DIY projects
✔ Choose refillable products where possible
✔ Avoid unnecessary packaging
Reuse: Give Items a Second Life
It’s practical, long-lasting, and guaranteed to be used all year round.
Before throwing something away, ask yourself: Can it be reused?
A simple example many people forget about is newspapers.
Garden tip:
Shredded newspaper mixed into soil helps retain moisture and slowly decomposes, enriching the soil naturally.
This small step helps reduce paper waste while improving your garden.
Recycling ensures materials are processed and reused instead of ending up in landfill.
At Leroy Merlin, we offer multiple recycling options for customers.
Paint Can Recycling
Used paint cans can be returned to any Leroy Merlin store for recycling.
✔ They do not need to have been purchased at Leroy Merlin
✔ Paint cans are processed responsibly to reduce waste
Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide.
To help address this, Leroy Merlin has partnered with AST Recycling.
Customers can drop off items such as:
• Cellphones
• Printers
• Laptops
• Small electronics
E-waste bins are located outside all Leroy Merlin stores, making it quick and easy to drop off old devices.
Find your nearest bin here:
https://astrecycling.co.za/e-bin-locator
Rot: Turn Kitchen Waste into Compost
Organic waste can be turned into valuable compost instead of going to landfill.
With our wide range of kitchen composting bins such as Bokashi 25L Kitchen Composter a great way to start composting at home.
Why it’s great:
• Turns kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost
• Made from recycled plastic
• Ideal for small gardens or homes
• Helps reduce household waste
Your plants get natural nutrients, and less waste goes to landfill.
Rethink: Make Smarter Choices
Recycling is not only about waste it’s about changing how we think about consumption.
Ask yourself:
✔ Can this be reused?
✔ Is there a recyclable option?
✔ Is there a refillable alternative?
These small decisions add up to a big environmental impact.
Celebrate Recycling Day With Us
This Recycling Day, take one small step toward a greener future.
You can start by:
✔ Returning used paint cans
✔ Dropping off old electronics in our e-waste bins
✔ Composting kitchen waste with kitchen composter
✔ Reusing everyday materials like newspaper in your garden
Together with our customers, Leroy Merlin is working to build more sustainable homes and communities.
Because when we follow the R’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot and Rethink small actions create lasting change.
Reduce: Cut Down on Waste
Reuse: Give Items a Second Life
Recycle: Dispose of Items Responsibly
Rot: Turn Kitchen Waste into Compost
Rethink: Make Smarter Choices
Celebrate Recycling Day With Us
Final Thoughts
Every small change in your home ripples out to create a cleaner, greener South Africa. Whether you’re returning a paint can or starting your first Bokashi bin, you are part of a growing movement of conscious creators. At Leroy Merlin, we’re here to provide the tools and the inspiration to help you rethink your impact. Let’s build a more sustainable future together, one DIY project at a time. Because a better world truly does start at home. Take the Next Step Toward a Greener Home
Ready to put the 5 R’s into practice? Whether you're dropping off old electronics or starting your first compost heap, we've made it easy to get started.
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