Fax junk mail
To reduce the amount of junk faxes you receive visit www.mpsonline.org.uk/fps (external link).

Fireworks
Fireworks could be classed as household waste but only in small quantities and can be taken to your local Recycling Centres. Larger quantities would be classed as commercial waste. For larger quantities, please be advised to contact the merchandiser for advice on disposal.

Fly tipping
Fly tipping is any waste that has been unlawfully left in a public area. It is a serious offence to fly tip and reports will be investigated.
Reports of fly tipping should be made to the Environment Agency on 0800 807060.

Please let the Environment Agency know of the location of the fly tipping and type of land involved, it may be on farmland, a sports field or in a lay-by for example. Also tell them the type and amount of waste involved, and if you see a vehicle try to give them a description and the registration number.

It is possible that fly tipped waste may include hazardous or dangerous materials. Please do not touch the waste, or open any bags or containers.

Please dispose of all waste properly and legally.

Foam/polystyrene chips
Reuse where possible i.e. for packaging or beanbags. Otherwise dispose of in the household bin.

Foil
i.e. Food Trays, Milk Tops, NOT foil wrapped crisp packets.
Recycle clean foil by taking it to your Household Waste Recycling Centre or some Recycle Points. These can be recycled in either dedicated foil banks or the can banks.

Food
Save packaging where possible by buying loose food. A great deal of food is wasted through buying and preparing too much, prevent waste by planning weekly menus, preparing suitable quantities, freezing excess food and compost raw vegetables and scraps. If you make too much food one evening why not heat it up for tomorrows lunch.

Foriegn currency
Turn spare foreign currency to much needed cash for disadvantaged old people with Help the Aged (external link).

Fridges and freezers
Your local District or Borough Council may operate a collection service for items such as fridges and freezers. They can also be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Furniture
Your local district or borough Council may operate a collection service for items such as tables, chairs, beds, etc. Most items can also be taken to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Impact Housing operates a furniture reuse scheme in Cumbria called Cumbria Furniture Services (CFS). (external link)CFS collects second hand furniture and white electrical goods, free of charge and makes them available to low-income families.
Also Age Concern, South Lakeland collect second hand furniture, contact 01539 740657 or 17 Finkle Street, Kendal LA9 4AB