Households in Cheltenham can now register for a new kerbside recycling service that collects items usually turned away at the kerb. FlexCollect takes plastic bags, foil and bubble wrap, and registration opens from 9 November.
What you can put in the bags
- All plastic bags, including carrier, frozen food, bread, salad, fruit and vegetable, flower and cereal bags
- Confectionery wrappers, such as chocolate, sweet, biscuit, cake, ice cream and chewing gum wrappers
- Foil-lined packaging, such as crisp packets, snack packets and coffee bags
- Cheese, fish and meat wrapping
- Outer layer bags and wrapping, such as multi-pack kitchen and toilet roll wrap, and magazine and newspaper wrap
- Pouches, sachets and packets, such as microwave meals, baby food, pet food, cosmetics and detergent pouches
- Plastic film and sleeves, including removable lids and bottle sleeves
- Bubble wrap, cling film and fruit and vegetable nets
How it works
Households that register are sent a pack of collection bags and an instruction leaflet. If you prefer, you can use your own carrier bags. Once a bag is full, tie it securely and leave it outside for collection.
Trial in two areas
The service has already been trialled in 6,000 homes in Benhall and Wymans Brook. Cheltenham Borough Council says residents there have given it a good reception.
What the council says
Steve Harvey, the council’s cabinet member for waste and recycling, said: “This is about making recycling simpler, more convenient and more effective, while at the same time reducing the need to make more new plastics.”
To find out more about the Cheltenham scheme, visit recyclenow.com/news-and-campaigns/cheltenham.
