Onyx has started its new green box fortnightly recycling collection service for Tendring district council.
The green box scheme will encompass the whole of the district's 64,000 properties in an attempt to hit the government-set target for 2005/06 of 24%.
Green Boxes for the storage of recyclables were delivered to residents across the district prior to the introduction of the new collections. The boxes can take paper, card, plastic containers and tins.
At the launch of the new service Councillor Michael Talbot said: “I am very pleased to be here at the start of the improved household collection of recyclable materials service. I hope Tendring residents continue to support the efforts of our council in raising the district's recycling rate.”
Burmatex unveils “Ethos” carpet recycling
Yorkshire based Carpet manufacturer Burmatex claims to have developed a new approach to the disposal and recycling of carpet waste, “Ethos”.
Following the cutting out of carpet tiles there is left over material which is traditionally sent to landfill, Burmatex now shred this material down into powder. This powder is added to the bitumen mix, which is used in the production of carpet tiles.
The process allows Burmatex to recycle its own waste rather than sending it to landfill. Previously Burmatex had been using filler for the bitumen mix, through the recycling process they are able to save funds on this filler.
Terry King, sales director at Burmatex believes that Ethos could be a key element in helping his company in the carpet disposal market. He said: “Ethos we believe will help us steal a lead on the competition in what will become an increasingly important market.”
Solihull council criticised for “unclear” long term ambitions
Solihull metropolitan borough council has been criticised by the Audit Commission for its “unclear” long term ambitions towards waste management.
Solihull was given a “good” two star grading with uncertain prospects for the future.
Inspectors said: “Given the magnitude of the increase in performance needed to meet government recycling targets, it is essential that a long range plan setting out clear actions is in place.”
Solihull has drafted a waste management strategy which sets out the future direction of the service. But according to the Commission this proposal is “wholly dependent on the success of the council's proposed private finance initiative (PFI).”
It is unclear as to whether the council bid, which it has already applied to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for, will be approved and if Solihull is unsuccessful there is no contingency plan in place to fall back on, inspectors warned.
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