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| Waste Collections in West Somerset |
Within West Somerset there are two main recycling collection services. One is for the collecton of 'dry' recyclable material (cans, paper etc), via a kerbside recycling box; the other is for the collection of garden waste, which is sent off to be composted locally. This is collected through wheeled bins, which the householder can hire, or by purchasing large paper sacks.
Both services are fortnightly, and make a significant impact on increasing the amount of waste recycled in the area.
For more information on the KERBSIDE RECYCLING service click here.
For more information on the GARDEN WASTE collection service click here.
For information on your REFUSE collection click here.
Check your collection days online by clicking here
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| Kerbside Recycling Service |
The kerbside recycling service covers all of West Somerset and involves residents placing recyclable material listed below into a black kerbside recycling box, which is supplied by West Somerset District Council. |
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What is collected?
- Paper & Card;
- Glass Bottles & Jars;
- Aluminium & Steel Cans;
- Aluminium Foil;
- Clothing - Please place in a separate plastic bag to keep it dry and don't put clothes out on wet days;
- Pairs of shoes - please tie in pairs.
- Car batteries - place adjacent to your box.
Paper items that can be recycled are newspapers, brochures, catalogues, gift wrapping, junk mail, magazines, yellow pages, phone directories, greetings cards, envelopes and cardboard.
Cardboard boxes must be flattened. Please wash and squash cans before placing in the kerbside box.
If your recyclables won't all fit in to your box bag and place them next to your box for collection (to avoid confusion do not use black refuse sacks for this).
When is it collected?
The black kerbside boxes are collected fortnightly, and households are requested that they place their box out by 7.00am on collection day. To find out when your box is collected contact West Somerset on the number below, check your dates online by clicking here or email West Somerset District Council.
Not got a kerbside box?
To request a kerbside box, please contact Customer Services 01643 703704 or complete the relevant online form to help the Council reach the recycling targets.
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| Garden Waste Collection Service |
Households have the opportunity to hire a wheeled bin, or buy large paper sacks for garden waste, which will then be sent off to be composted locally.
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When is it collected?
The green wheeled bins and paper sacks are collected fortnightly. When you hire a wheeled bin or buy paper sacks you will be provided with a calendar with your collection dates on.
How much will the garden waste service cost?
From April 1st 2010 -£40 per year to hire the bin or £20 for 10 paper sacks.
How do I order a garden waste bin?
Contact West Somerset’s Customer Services on 01643 703704.
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What can I put in my wheeled bin or paper sacks?
YES PLEASE
- Flowers & Plants
- Grass Cuttings
- Leaves and bark
- Hedge prunings
- Branches
(less than 100mm or 4” in diameter only)
- Straw or sawdust
(if bedding material, only from
vegetarian animals)
The above materials will only be
collected if contained within the
wheeled bin.
NO THANKS
- Food waste
- Soil and turf
- Stone or rubble
- Treated wood
- Wood over 100mm or 4” in diameter
- Plant pots
- Cat, dog or other pet litter
- Vacuum cleaner contents
- Nappies
- Plastic, metal, glass
- Any other household waste
It is important that only the items requested are placed in the wheeled bin to ensure quality compost. Plastic bags do not rot down in the composting process; please do not use these for this service.
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What do I do with anything left over?
Once you have separated your recycling for collection you might think about whether any of the other materials can be recycled. For example recycling banks and Household Waste Recycling Centres take a range of materials (click here for details). Anything left over should be securely tied in black plastic sacks. If the items do not fit in a plastic sack please make sure they are as easy as possible to collect and will not create litter. Some items are too big to be collected at the kerbside, so should either be taken to Household Waste Recycling Centres, or you should arrange a “bulky waste” collection (click here for details).
Accepted in your kersbide refuse collection:
Not accepted:
- Recyclable materials taken with your recycling collections
- Garden waste
- Hot ash
- Rubble, earth and stone
- Hypodermics/sharps and clinical waste
- Bulky household items like furniture
- Engine oil, paint or other chemicals
- Trade or commercial waste
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