Charity shops appeal for more donations
May 14, 2012Somerset’s charity shops are this week urging the public to pledge to donate more and better items. Their “Choose Charity Shops” campaign will not only add to the millions raised each year for good causes, but also save resources and … Continue reading
Drop off garden waste, and much more
May 11, 2012Somerset’s recycling network has sites available seven days a week to take household waste for recycling or disposal, including bulky and hazardous items. Among the materials taken at every recycling site is garden waste, including: Flowers, plants and garden weeds … Continue reading
TV tracks Somerset anaerobic digester
May 10, 2012For ITV West News, David Woodland reports on the technology and progress of Somerset’s anaerobic digester, which from next year will transform all of the county’s household food waste into clean, green power. Check out the story and video here. … Continue reading
May Bank Holiday collection changes
May 4, 2012The Bank Holiday on Monday 7 May means that all recycling and refuse collections this week are one day later, including Friday’s pick-ups taking place on Saturday 12 May. Recycling site timetables are unchanged. More on collection days and bank … Continue reading
Check out Somerset’s recycling sites network
May 1, 2012Somerset’s recycling network has sites available seven days a week to take household waste for recycling or disposal, including bulky and hazardous items. Each recycling site is open 40 hours a week across five days, with weekday opening staggered to … Continue reading
What to do with waste in bad weather
May 1, 2012Heavy rain across Somerset and localised flooding have, so far, had an isolated impact on collections of recycling and refuse. As always, the advice during bad weather is to leave refuse and recycling on the edge of your property by … Continue reading