Decision on Wiltshire’s Recycling System Expected This Week

Wiltshire Council has announced that a determination regarding the future of recycling services within the county is scheduled for this week. Should a new Three Stream system be approved, households would see weekly food waste collections and the recycling of flexible plastics introduced in 2027. Councillor Dominic Muns, the cabinet member for waste, stated, “Any potential change that affects all households in the county cannot be done lightly and that’s why we’ve carried out an extensive level of due diligence to ensure the options we’re considering are the right ones.” The council’s cabinet is set to finalize this decision during a meeting slated for 19 November. Under the proposed system, residents would be required to place paper and cardboard for recycling into either a wheelie bin or a weighted reusable sack. A second bin or sack would be designated for the collection of mixed plastics, cans, cartons, and bagged flexible plastics, with glass to be placed in a separate box. According to the council, this new approach is projected to be more cost-effective compared to simply integrating separate weekly food waste collections and flexible plastics into the existing service. Mr Muns further commented, “It’s important to note that making this decision will just be the first step, and that residents will not see any changes to their collections for a few years.” For updates, follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external sites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available for review.