NHS trust installs new recycling bins to increase rates at East Surrey Hospital

The NHS trust has installed new recycling bins at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill to increase its recycling rate by 10%. Two sets of triple bins are located at the main entrance, with an additional 10 double bins in the emergency department. These changes aim to make recycling easier for staff, patients, and visitors. The trust's waste manager noted that the initiative aligns with their Green Plan to reduce costs and carbon emissions. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust established a waste department in 2022 to focus on recycling and sustainability. The NHS aims to achieve net-zero emissions across the UK by 2040.