15,000 Plymouth homes to trial glass recycling scheme
THOUSANDS of households are being urged to join a pilot scheme to boost glass recycling rates.
Around 15,000 homes will be asked to take part in a trial which involves putting glass bottles and jars in existing recycling bins or bags.
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Cllr Brian Vincent and Mark Vincent, waste disposal services manager
The pilot is expected to start in September before a city-wide roll-out.
Councillor Brian Vincent, Cabinet Member for the Environment, said: "We need to increase recycling rates as part of our commitment to a greener Plymouth and this new trial is a step in the right direction.
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"We've tried to keep this as simple as possible to encourage people to get involved.
"No extra containers are needed. All we're asking people to do is to put empty, clean glass bottles and jars into their existing recycling bin or bag, which will be collected on their usual day every fortnight."
Residents on the scheme will receive a leaflet and a letter, explaining what can go in their recycling bin or container.
It will also give details about what to do with specialist glass such as Pyrex or broken glass.
People can check whether they are part of the scheme by clicking onto the Council's 'whichdaybinday' web page, which have been updated to include all the homes on the scheme.
Councillor Vincent added: "We would urge those who are not part of the scheme to continue with their efforts to recycle their glass by using the city's existing facilities."
Across the city there are 117 bottle banks and in the last year 3,156 tonnes of green, brown and clear bottles have been collected.
Some of the bottle banks are emptied several times a week with the busiest bottle banks in the supermarket car parks at Morrison's at Plymstock and Outland Road, and Sainsbury's at Marsh Mills.
There are also collection points for recycling low-energy light bulbs in some libraries, both household waste and recycling centres and at Sainsbury's in Marsh Mills.
The Council is also encouraging people to consider the reuse of glass they no longer use. Spectacles, Pyrex cookware, mirrors and drinking glasses are useable and can be donated to local charity shops.
For further information about recycling low-energy light bulbs visit http://recolight.cobrascheme.com
More details about the pilot scheme are available at www.plymouth.gov.uk/recyc ling
Comments
by plymouth2010
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 8:44PM
“In Sweden they do not have enough rubbish to feed their incinerators (google sweden and incineration in news section). With a serious approach to recycling an incinerator cannot be warranted.”
by kevinretallic
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 4:20PM
“Any chance for st judes, having lived in greenbank while the scheme ran, it's brill....now a pain!!!”
by Prowsey
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 11:43AM
“I contacted PCC yesterday on reading this item to ask if our area was included in the trial. We received a reply that the information and details weren't avialable in the office until yesterday afternoon and they would let us know. It would appear that there is no info on the PCC website about the scheme as yet.”
by sarahe1967
Wednesday, August 15 2012, 10:45AM
“About time too! However, the cynical in me, knew this was coming as a result of the incinerator! Plymouth City Council needs to up it's recycling rate as part of the contract, so the new found push on glass recycling is their trump card.
This was previously not on the agenda as low recycling rates allowed incineration to be 'sold' as an option.
Also glass will not burn in an incinerator - it melts down & messes with their machinery so they don't want it in there!
Don't be fooled into thinking this is a great move forward as once the incinerator is operational it will need 'feeding' and even if Plymouth City Council are ticking their boxes for recycling rates, they will need to get waste from somewhere to keep it operating!”
by CharlieDodd
Tuesday, August 14 2012, 10:37PM
“Glass has been around for centuries, it's brittle, smashes easily and can therefore be dangerous and i'm surprised scientists haven't come up with something better for windows. Perspex is a fair alternative but scratches too easily, so maybe boffins should have a try at hardening it up..”
by Winstonsmith0
Tuesday, August 14 2012, 8:40PM
“Ha! Now I get marked down for positive recycling comments!
Heres one; recycling a single can saves enough energy to power a TV for about 3 hours!
Now, lets wait for the red 'arrows' to start flying!
Plymouth, space of waste!”
by mguuyakuku
Tuesday, August 14 2012, 8:18PM
“Ha!Ha!Ha! Another photo opportunity for one of Tudor Evan's cronies, this time Brian Vincent.
For some several years he was one of the councillors who sat on the area committee that included Drake Ward. Did he not know that a weekly glass collection 'pilot' scheme was set up for the Greenbank/Mutley Area several years ago and still operates today? This from an administration that brought in wheelie bins with no forward planning. It has solved some problems such as seagulls breaking open bin bags but, has caused other problems, specifically of pavements being obstructed by wheelie bins, which are never removed from the pavements. Now this! It seems to me that this is a scew-up even before it has started!! Look at the successful Greenbank/Mutley 'pilot' scheme and roll it out across Plymouth. BUT, DO CONSULT WITH THE PUBLIC FIRST!”
by Winstonsmith0
Tuesday, August 14 2012, 8:08PM
“@flowcur
as a kid I would collect bottles because they has a deposit on them. It helped bump up the pocket money so, in reality, there were thousands of young eyes looking to earn a few pennies by helping to recycle the glass.
Now, glass has no intrinsic value so nobody cares. It's like free carrier bags - nobody cares because they cost nothing. Ban free carriers, charge for bottles, even offer a cash value for plastic milk bottles - and suddenly everyone will be recycling them.
Companies like TESCO have recycling centres in some stores - you put a tin can in and it crushes and shreds it there and then at the same time giving you Tesco points! So why does the new Labour council not encourage some of the greatest creators of waste to install recycling machines at the major supermarkets? Big brownie points to be gained!
Ah, the true face of business!”
by flowcur
Tuesday, August 14 2012, 7:49PM
“In most of europe you get paid if you return your empty bottles etc. and guess what, they don't have broken bottles littering the alleyways either. Metal ,plastic & glass cost money so basically we pay someone to take our recyclables and sell the lot to factory's ????”
by jessica91
Tuesday, August 14 2012, 7:04PM
“Why bother with a planning committee?????????????????????????????????”