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Recycling changes
Recycling changes
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Recycling changes
The changes to recycling are vital
A second bin is the best option for rural and hard to reach places
The blue bags are long-lasting and durable
Putting another bin onto your property
Removing a bin that is not needed
The council recycling volumes 20/21
Contaminated recycling costs us £110 per tonne
Recycling not sorted correctly cannot be collected
The changes will save £700k per annum
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Weighted paper recycling bags
Assisted collections are available
Blue bags should be placed at the side of the bin or inside it
The new system has been chosen after extensive research
The bags have been adopted by numerous other authorities
More than one bag will be available
Waste recycling will be separated into two compartments on the collection lorries
Taking away additional cardboard
This process will increase the quality of the recycling we collect
The volume of cardboard you can store increases by cutting and folding
This process will reduce the cost of recycling from the substantial increase quoted by the waste recycling providers for 2022/23
Purple bins are only for rural and hard to reach locations
Your bin contents will be checked by the team
Store your bag in your bin to keep it dry and secure
Bag not received, but neighbours have theirs - what to do with recycling
Weighted paper recycling bags
The bags contain a 450g weight in the bottom to prevent them blowing around in heavy winds.
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