UK households produced more than 28.7 million tonnes of waste in 2005/6, of which around 27% was collected for recycling.
This figure is low compared to some of our neighbouring EU countries, where recycling rates can be as high as 50%.
In Stroud District there are still too many valuable materials ending up in landfill sites that could be recycled.
What we should all be doing is reducing the amount of waste that is sent to landfill, re-using things instead of simply throwing them away, and making sure that everything that can be recycled is recycled.
By reducing the amount of waste you send to landfill, and by buying recycled products where possible, you can make a significant reduction to your carbon footprint.
The Council collects certain materials for recycling from outside houses in the District, on a fortnightly basis. This is called a kerbside collection scheme. The items we can collect in this way are:
Please note: bottles, cans and aluminium foil to be rinsed before putting them out.
If you live in the District, you should have a green plastic box for recycling. If you do not have one, please contact us and we will arrange for one to be delivered to you. You can also request a lid for your recycling box in the same way.
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Contact us:Tel: 01453 754424
E-mail recycling@stroud.gov.uk
The energy we use in our homes is responsible for over a quarter of all UK emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas causing climate change. Using energy more efficiently and cutting out wastage will reduce your carbon emissions, as well as saving money on your fuel bills.
Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Stroud, GL5 4UB England +44 (0) 1453 766321
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