Public sector strikes – No disruption expected to waste services
November 30, 2011Somerset Waste Partnership’s collection contractor May Gurney has advised us that they do not expect significant disruption to waste and recycling services on Wednesday 30 November, when a national one-day strike is taking place about changes to public service pensions. … Continue reading
New website for waste and recycling services
November 30, 2011Welcome to Somerset Waste Partnership’s new website, which was launched on 15 November 2011. We hope you like the new look. The new site has been designed to be easier for you to find information on waste and recycling services, … Continue reading
Schools cheer ‘Dig It’ success
November 30, 2011 Eight Somerset schools have shared hundreds of pounds in prizes after securing success in the county-wide gardening challenge “Dig It, Grow It, Cook It, Eat It”. The challenge was organised by the Carymoor Environmental Trust education and nature conservation … Continue reading
Praise for green-fingered Somerset schools
November 23, 2011This release was issued on 23 November 2011. For latest information see http://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/ A total of 14 Somerset schools have secured praise from the judges of a county-wide gardening challenge, but must now wait to see if those positive points … Continue reading
500 find a Green Routine
November 14, 2011Hundreds of Somerset residents have been getting into helpful eco-habits with the Somerset Waste Partnership’s Green Routine initiative. Supported by a free action pack, useful stickers and detailed web guides, more than 500 “Green Routiners” have been shopping smarter, busting … Continue reading
Sort It Plus goes county-wide
November 14, 2011Posted on 14 November 2011 Suitable homes across all five districts in Somerset now have Sort It Plus kerbside collections of recyclable materials and refuse. Sort It Plus aims to save money and be better for the environment by raising … Continue reading