Frequently Asked Questions
When is my bin going to be collected?
You can check your bin day online here
What can I put in my green bin?
View the
information pack sent out to residents
Do I need to squash bottles, cans and cartons and
scrunch up my paper?
Please do not squash your plastic bottles, cans and cartons or
scrunch up your paper. The machinery at EnviroSort works best if
these materials are in their original state. The main separator at
EnviroSort works by separating flat things e.g. paper and card,
from 3D things like cans and bottles. That’s why we ask you not to
squash bottles, cans and cartons or scrunch up paper.
Why can’t I put textiles into my recycling
collection?
As your recyclables are now collected mixed together in one bin
we can no longer collect textiles for recycling because they will
get spoilt. You can donate textiles to charity for re-use and there
are also recycling sites throughout your area where you can take
unwanted textiles.
Why can’t I put plastic film into my recycling collection?
Plastic film causes technical issues with the automated sorting
equipment, causing miss-sorting and the rejection of otherwise good
materials.
Why can’t I put black plastic into my recycling
collection?
Plastic items are sorted by optical scanners which use the
reflection of light to identify the types of plastics. Black
plastic doesn’t reflect light, so cannot be seen and sorted by the
scanners and could end up contaminating other materials such as
glass bottles. Microwave food trays which are normally black are
also made of a special type of plastic which cannot be easily
recycled.
Can I get a different size green recycling
bin?
We use standard 240 litre green wheelie bins for recycling as
the majority of bulky items will move from the grey bin into the
green recycling bin. You can also request an additional capacity
green bin. A limited number of smaller 140 litre green bins are now
also available. If no-one at your home can physically manage
your bins, it's possible we will be able offer assistance,
please contact the Worcestershire Hub for further information on
your bin requirements.
Worcestershire Hub 01562 732928.
Can I put shredded paper into my recycling
bin?
It is difficult to recycle shredded paper, we suggest you keep
shredding to a minimum and put any shredded paper inside an old
envelope and into your recycling collection. Alternatively, a much
better way of recycling your shredded paper is to put it in your
home composting bin along with your fruit and vegetable peelings.
It makes excellent compost!
Where can I recycle other
items?
You can recycle specific items such as furniture, batteries and
electrical items by taking them to recycling sites, re-use
organisations and charity shops where they will be re-used or
recycled.
See our Recycling Centres page
For more information on how to prevent
waste please visit:
http://www.letswasteless.com/cms/default.aspx