Feedback in our recent consultation
People that responded to our recent waste consultation told us:
- they would like more space for recycling
- they would like sorting recycling to be simpler
- litter as a result of open recycling boxes is a concern
The bags will have a velcro closing top design to keep the plastic and metal packaging inside. The bag also has a weighted bottom to stop it from blowing around.
Better quality recycling can be sold for more money
Recycling that is well-sorted is higher quality and can be sold for more money. This helps cover the cost of collections and generates an income to fund vital local services.
We also hope that splitting cardboard and paper from glass (using the existing recycling boxes) will prevent them accidently getting mixed together. The glass currently causes damage to the machine which we use to bail the paper and cardboard into big cubes ready to be sold for recycling.
The cost of recycling boxes has increased
The cost of recycling boxes has increased significantly over recent years. We are also experiencing high demand for replacement boxes as they are not very robust.
In other local authorities bags have been shown to provide a good solution for the storage and collection of recycling. They are cheaper than recycling boxes and take up less room than boxes. This can provide a solution for households who already have limited space for their recycling.
To reduce congestion
Faster recycling collections are more efficient and help to reduce congestion in busy areas caused by recycling lorries on their rounds.
