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Recycling, rubbish and waste

Assisted refuse collection
An assisted refuse collection service provided to residents who, through illness or infirmity, are unable to put out their refuse and do not have anyone else to assist them.
Household waste - clinical waste
Collection and disposal of clinical waste as identified in by central government in Safe Disposal of Clinical Waste (Health Services Advisory Committee 1999). This includes items such as surgical waste, used syringes, drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Household waste - disposal sites
Provision of civic amenity sites which may be used by local residents (usually free of charge) and businesses (usually charged). The sites provide facilities for collection of all household and garden waste other than anything which may be considered as hazardous and requiring special treatment.
Household waste - domestic bins
The local authority may provide dustbins, wheelie bins or bags for household waste. The type and size of bins available may vary according to local circumstances and to the nature of the property (e.g. the number of residents).
Household waste - garden waste
Garden waste is not usually collected as part of the standard household waste collection service. The householder will need to contact the local authority to request a garden waste collection for which there may be a charge.
Household waste - rubbish collections
The local authority provides a regular (usually weekly) collection of household rubbish from all residential premises within the authority boundaries.
Household waste - special collections for large items
Arrangements for special collections for large items such as furniture or items with special disposal requirements (e.g. refrigerators, tyres). The householder can usually book this service in advance and there may be a charge for the collection
Municipal waste strategy
The Aim of an Area Waste Plan (AWP) is to contribute to the sustainable development of the area by developing waste management systems that will control waste generation, reduce its environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, stimulate investment and maximise the economic opportunities arising from waste. The AWP covers all types of waste (household, commercial, industrial) but initially focuses on municipal waste (MW).
Recycling - bags and containers
Provision of a container (bag, green box etc.) for door-to-door collection of household waste for recycling.
Recycling - information and advice
A council may provide local citizens and businesses with general information about waste, recycling, greener alternatives, how to reduce waste and provide access and information about other organisations who may provide associated services (reducing junk mail, furniture reselling etc.)
Recycling - residential collections
The local authority provides a regular (usually weekly) collection of household items for recycling from residential premises within the authority boundaries.
Recycling - sites
Provision of collection sites (also known as bottle or recycling banks and 'bring sites'), for recyclable waste which are easily accessible by local residents (often near supermarkets, in car parks etc.). Sites usually have facilities to collect glass and paper with some also providing facilities for textiles, plastics and cans.
Recycling at home