Wheelie bins ready for distribution
Paper and card recycling scheme to be introduced across South Kesteven
South Kesteven District Council’s Cabinet approved the initiative which will bring a separate recycling collection for clean and dry paper and card.
Residents will receive a new purple-lidded recycling bin ahead of collections starting in 2024.
It follows the successful roll-out of the initiative across four other areas of Lincolnshire, which has resulted in significant improvements to the quality of recycling.
Cllrs Patsy Ellis and Rhys Baker, who share SKDC Cabinet responsibilities for Environment and Waste, said: “More than 12.5m tonnes of paper and card are used in the UK each year so it is vital that we all recycle it efficiently.
”The introduction of the purple-lidded bin across other areas of Lincolnshire has been an incredible success with contamination rates halving. The majority of residents in these areas are happy with the enhanced recycling process so we are excited to bring the scheme to South Kesteven.
“We will work closely with Lincolnshire County Council to ensure a smooth transition for residents, learning from what worked well in other areas. We will also share important information about the scheme with residents and work with them to address any concerns they may have.”
It is anticipated that residents will receive delivery of their purple-lidded bins in the autumn, as well as updated guidance and reminders of what each bin should be used for.
The first collection could be as early as February 2024 with one of the existing fortnightly recycling collections being replaced by the paper and card separate collection.
There will be no increase in cost, mileage or associated carbon emissions for the Council.
Costs will be met by Lincolnshire County Council, which is responsible for disposing of waste across the county.
Cllr Daniel McNally, Executive Member for Waste at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We’ve successfully rolled out the separate paper and cardboard bin in four other districts now, and we’re looking forward to working with South Kesteven to bring the purple-lidded bins here too.
“In Boston, North Kesteven and East and West Lindsey, we’ve seen a huge reduction in contamination in the existing recycling bin following the roll-out of the purple-lidded bin there, so I’m sure residents in South Kesteven will get on board in much the same way and help us recycle more effectively.
“Separating out our paper and cardboard means we can improve the overall quality of our recycling. And, by sending it directly to a specialist processor in the UK, we’re cutting the road miles it travels and reducing carbon emissions.”
Residents will receive a new purple-lidded recycling bin ahead of collections starting in 2024.
It follows the successful roll-out of the initiative across four other areas of Lincolnshire, which has resulted in significant improvements to the quality of recycling.
Cllrs Patsy Ellis and Rhys Baker, who share SKDC Cabinet responsibilities for Environment and Waste, said: “More than 12.5m tonnes of paper and card are used in the UK each year so it is vital that we all recycle it efficiently.
”The introduction of the purple-lidded bin across other areas of Lincolnshire has been an incredible success with contamination rates halving. The majority of residents in these areas are happy with the enhanced recycling process so we are excited to bring the scheme to South Kesteven.
“We will work closely with Lincolnshire County Council to ensure a smooth transition for residents, learning from what worked well in other areas. We will also share important information about the scheme with residents and work with them to address any concerns they may have.”
It is anticipated that residents will receive delivery of their purple-lidded bins in the autumn, as well as updated guidance and reminders of what each bin should be used for.
The first collection could be as early as February 2024 with one of the existing fortnightly recycling collections being replaced by the paper and card separate collection.
There will be no increase in cost, mileage or associated carbon emissions for the Council.
Costs will be met by Lincolnshire County Council, which is responsible for disposing of waste across the county.
Cllr Daniel McNally, Executive Member for Waste at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We’ve successfully rolled out the separate paper and cardboard bin in four other districts now, and we’re looking forward to working with South Kesteven to bring the purple-lidded bins here too.
“In Boston, North Kesteven and East and West Lindsey, we’ve seen a huge reduction in contamination in the existing recycling bin following the roll-out of the purple-lidded bin there, so I’m sure residents in South Kesteven will get on board in much the same way and help us recycle more effectively.
“Separating out our paper and cardboard means we can improve the overall quality of our recycling. And, by sending it directly to a specialist processor in the UK, we’re cutting the road miles it travels and reducing carbon emissions.”
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