Waste and Recycling
The Council currently
collects approximately 44,120 tonnes of domestic waste each year
from the 49,647 households within the District. We employ a team of
workers and vehicles to collect this waste which is contained
within wheeled bins.
The team normally works on Bank Holidays, the only exception
being during the Christmas and New Year period a separate
collection programme is in operation. Ths operation
showing the changes will be published on our website each
year.
Currently 49,055 households have been provided with a second
blue wheeled bin for the collection of recyclable materials to
reduce the amount of waste we take to landfill. Known as our 'Twin
Bin' scheme, one bin is collected each week on an alternating basis
and by providing almost every household with a second blue wheeled
bin, has enabled us to reach a recycling rate of almost
24% during 2008.
To further assist our residents to recycle we
also provide in excess of 50 recycling "Bring Sites" throughout the
District where other recyclable materials such as glass and
textiles, which we do not collect in the 'Blue' bin can be
taken.
The refuse service affects all our residents,
many of whom believe this is the main service they pay their
Council Tax for.
In reality, however, the service only costs each
householder about 74 pence per week.
The Council also provides if required a free
collection of Clinical Waste for residents from domestic premises
only. If you wish to request this service please
contact us on 01909 534501.
The responsibility for the disposal of household
waste is with Nottinghamshire County Council who work in close
consultation with ourselves to provide suitable disposal
arrangements for the materials we collect.
Contact for Refuse Collection/Clinical Waste
Tim Andrew
Tel 01909 534501
Email environment.services@bassetlaw.gov.uk
Last Updated - 15/12/2009