Reusable nappies
What is a reusable nappy?
Reusable or 'real' nappies are made out of cotton and other materials which can be washed and re-used.
Modern reusable nappies:
- Have no pins
- Do not need to be boiled
- Come in all shapes, sizes, colours and materials
- Are more environmentally friendly (use less resources and save space in landfill sites)
- Can be free of pesticides and other synthetic chemicals
- Are cheaper in the long term (can save families up to £600 in nappy costs for the first baby alone but can be used on the next baby)
Nappy cash back
The Council runs a cash-back scheme 
for those who purchase reusable nappies or use a nappy laundering service. You can get £50 towards the cost of one of the above!
We will pay you via BACS rather than cheques so please fill in the BACS form.
Once you have completed the forms, please post them with the required documentation to:
Waste Management Team (Nappy Cash-back)
North Herts District Council
Council Offices
Gernon Road
Letchworth
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JF
Did you know?
- Disposable nappies cost the taxpayers of a typical authority £100,000 - £200,000 per year to landfill.
- Every day we throw away eight million disposable nappies in the UK alone.
- On average a baby uses 5,800 disposable nappies from birth to potty while they would only need an average of 18 reusable nappies and three pairs of waterproof pants (as outers).
- Why not order a trial pack available from a wide selection of companies?
- If you are looking for second-hand nappies to buy or sell the Used Nappy Company
provides an auction service for parents to buy and sell second-hand washable nappies. - You can also find pre-loved reusable nappies at your local Freecycle .
- If you are looking for baby clothes and furniture that you could pick up locally or have something to give away try Freegle .
- You can buy, sell and donate on your local Netmums forum.
More information
- For information on your nearest nappy laundering service visit Go Real .
- For Frequently Asked Questions as well as other relevant information - WasteAware nappy leaflet (672.37kb)t
- WasteAware now has a nappy facebook page .
- For a copy of the leaflet to be sent to you contact the Waste Management team on 01462 474000.
