Trial Kerbside Recycling Service - Grey Recycling Bin
From mid-September Angus Council is began a trial with 5,200 households in Arbroath, Carnoustie and selected rural areas to test a new recycling service that will enable households taking part to recycle more materials as easily as possible, so that we meet our recycling targets, comply with new legislation and save money on disposal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can be recycled in the new grey recycling bin?
The grey recycling bin is collected fortnightly and accepts the following materials:
Paper
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Card
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Cans (please rinse out)
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Plastics (please rinse out)
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Glass (please rinse out)
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What happens to the materials in the grey recycling bin?
All the recyclables collected as part of this trial will be stockpiled at our depot in Arbroath (ACROP), before being transported to a material recycling facility at Shotton, North Wales, for sorting. The paper and card is recycled on-site into new paper products. The metals, plastics and glass are sold to other re-processors and made into new products.
Why are some items not accepted in the grey recycling bin?
Materials that are contaminated with food, pet waste, paint or chemicals are not of sufficient quality for re-processing into new products. Plastic bags and plastic films may clog up the machinery involved in re-processing other recyclable materials. For other materials, such as rigid plastics, polystyrene, window glass and Pyrex, facilities that are able to recycle them economically are either not available locally or do not exist at all.
Can I get assistance with pulling my bin to the kerbside?
If there is no one living at your household physically capable of presenting your bin at the kerbside you may apply to have an assisted collection - contact the ACCESSLine on 08452 777 778.
Why do I need a recycling bin when I don't produce much waste?
Every little helps, it doesn't matter if you do not produce a lot of recyclable materials or food waste - you can simply put your bins out whenever they get full. Please note if you do not want to participate in the new recycling services your purple general waste bin will still be collected every two weeks.
Need more information about the trial recycling service?
Contact us using the Online Enquiries & Requests form or via ACCESSLine on 08452 777 778, or visit your local ACCESS office.
To learn about other ways to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste and save valuable resources, visit the Zero Waste Scotland website or our Waste and Recycling Services page.
Service Page: recyclingtrialgrey.htm
Service Details Last Reviewed : 20 August 2012
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