Why recycle?
It is clear that there are a number of environmental reasons for
introducing more recycling to Rochford. Landfill sites are rapidly
filling up and the decomposition of biodegradable materials in
landfill sites can lead to the production of methane - a harmful
greenhouse gas.
The scheme involves three bins: A green one with a yellow lid
for compostables, a grey bin for recyclables and a grey bin with a
purple lid for non-recyclables. (The grey bin used for recyclables,
was the bin previously used for general refuse under the old
scheme).
The compostables bin is used for the collection of food and
garden materials, the recyclables bin is used for the collection of
paper, cardboard, tins and cans, glass and plastic, and all
remaining materials should be placed in the non-recyclables bin.
For a full list of materials, please visit the compostables,
recyclables or non recyclables section via the menu on the right
hand side of this page
Each week the compostables bin is collected along with either
the recyclables bin or the non-recyclables bin. For information on
your collection day, please visit the Collection Days section.
The company who have been contracted to collect the bins are
SITA UK. They can be contacted on 01702 533880