Final roll-out of wheeled bins<>

This year we complete our programme to make wheeled bins available to most households in the district.

A further 5000 households in parishes to the north of the district will receive the wheeled bins this September. In addition we have written to a further 4500 households that are still using sacks advising them that they will also be changing to wheeled bins. These changes will mean that 97% of households will be on the same scheme - an equal service for all.

Any questions or concerns?

Look out for our recycling roadshow coming to parish events this summer or give us a call on 01376 552525.

No more side waste

This summer a team of Recycling Officers will be visiting those households who put out side waste to provide helpful advice and guidance on recycling and waste minimisation. Our aim, with your help, is to eliminate it as much as we can by 1st October 2009.

Most residents are already recycling everything they can which is fantastic and, as a result, have no side waste at all. But some households simply aren't recycling properly and so regularly have side waste which is not fair on the vast majority of our residents who have become passionate about recycling and waste minimisation.

For the average sized household, all non-recyclable waste should easily fit into the standard size wheeled bin. For larger households and those that produce unavoidable additional waste (such as disposable nappies or incontinence pads), larger bins may be allocated. For an application form or for information on how to recycle and minimise your waste please contact the Customer Service Centre on 01376 552525.