What is AWC service?
Since June 2008, an Alternate Weekly Collection service has operated throughout the district. The scheme works whereby one week your recyclable waste is collected using your green box, blue bag and green wheeled bin. The following week the rest of your waste is collected in your grey wheeled bin.
Why did the collection system change?
We must all take responsibility for the amount of waste we produce. We have to change our waste collection system in order to meet targets set by Government. If we do not meet these targets, tough financial penalties will be imposed. The new alternate weekly collection system is proven to be an efficient way in which the Council can collect your waste, and has proved successful in many local authorities across the country.
What do I put in my grey bin?
Household waste which cannot be recycled should be placed in your grey bin. You should already have a green box for your glass, cans and plastic bottles, a blue bag for your paper and a green bin for your garden waste. Any other materials that cannot be recycled in these containers, or at your local recycling centre, can be placed in the grey bin. This waste currently goes to landfill.
Where is my bin collected from?
All containers are collected from the kerbside. You should place the relevant containers at the closest point to the edge of the nearest main highway, in such a position that they do not cause and obstruction. Bin handles should be facing towards the road and containers must be out for collection before 7.30am on your scheduled collection day.
Assisted Collections
An assisted collection service may be available if all residents of the household are unable to present their containers as requested. For further details click Assisted Collections, or to apply for help, please contact us.
You can find out more about waste and recycling collections by…
- Browsing our other web pages.
- Viewing our AWC policy by clicking here.
- Telephoning the Helpline on 01748 828777
- Visiting the Council’s website at richmondshire.gov.uk/
- E-mailing us on recycling@richmondshire.gov.uk
Pages in this section
- Alternate Weekly Collections Policy
- A copy of our policy on Alternate Weekly Collections.
- FAQ's about Alternate Weekly Collections
- Frequently asked questions about Alternate Weekly Collections
- Practical Ways to reduce your waste
- Practical ways to reduce your waste
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Last updated:
19 October 2009
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