East Clandon - Household and Garden WasteView this PDF about how to dispose of all domestic Household and Garden Waste: Household Waste DisposalThe Green Recycling BinA fortnightly collection by Guildford Borough Council of clean and dry paper, newspaper, cardboard, metal tins and cans,
glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles pots tubs and trays, aerosols, food and drink cartons, aluminium trays and foil. The Green or grey Food Waste Binis collected weekly, for all food, meat, eggshells, tea bags. NO liquids.One small carrier bag of Textiles [left on top of, or beside the black or green bin] is collected weekly, for clean and dry clothes, underwear, paired shoes, bags and belts. NO pillows or duvets. One small carrier bag of Small ElectricalsCollected weekly for anything with a plug, anything battery operated, batteries (in a separate bag).NO lightbulbs. Household waste which cannot be recycled can be disposed of through one of:1. The fortnightly black bin collection service provided by GBC. The black bin isfor black bags, nappies, crisp packets, coffee cups, food pouches, expanded polystyrene, pizza boxes, used tissues and wipes, bubble wrap and hard plastic toys. 2. Transportation by own vehicle to a Waste Transfer station such as Slyfield Community Recycling Centre1 From July 2019, GBC Community Recycling centres make a charge for the disposal of the some items arriving by private car. For full details see https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/200938/Chargeable- Waste-Jul-19-V1.pdf 3. Transportation using a paid contractor to a Waste Transfer station. The contractor must have an original copy of their Waste Transfer licence to prove they are authorised to carry it. Under the terms of that Waste Transfer licence, the contractor may only temporarily store then carry that waste to a licensed Waste Transfer Station (Recycling centre). If that contractor was found to subsequently illegally dump that domestic waste the householder is prosecutable. Garden Waste DisposalGarden Waste from a private property can be disposed of by using: 1. Composting. The mixing carbon waste ('browns' such as leaves, wood products,paper, straw) with nitrogen waste ('greens' such as weeds, hedge cuttings, kitchen peelings), adding time and patience to produce top quality compost soil/for use in the garden. 2. Guildford Borough "Garden Waste Collection Scheme" provides a brown wheelie bin for its fortnightly kerbside collection service. The cost is £35 per bin per year and you can subscribe for as many bins as you need. Soil and stones should not be included. All material is sent for composting. More information: https://www.guildford.gov.uk/article/16793/Garden-wastecollection- scheme 3. Transportation by their own vehicle to a Waste Transfer station such as Slyfield Community Recycling Centre1 4. Transportation using a paid contractor to take the household garden waste away on behalf of the householder. The contractor must have an original copy of their Waste Transfer licence to prove they are authorised to carry it. Under the terms of that Waste Transfer licence, the contractor may only temporarily store then carry that waste to a licensed Waste Transfer Station (Recycling centre). If that contractor was found to subsequently illegally dump that domestic waste the householder is prosecutable. 5. Bonfire. Suggested guidelines for best practice and good neighbourliness. For more information see https://www.gov.uk/garden-bonfires-rules
property and this includes waste from a neighbour or from a business activity. Dumping garden waste by a householder anywhere outside of their property is fly-tipping Garden waste disposal must not include any household waste |
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