Recent changes in recycling guidelines for Tonbridge and Malling include the discontinuation of bottle, can, and plastic banks due to the successful implementation of household recycling collections. This shift has resulted in a significant decrease in deposits at these recycling points, indicating that the recycling system is working well with nearly all households now able to use kerbside collection.
Here's a brief overview of the key points:
| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| Removal of bottle banks | As of now, bottle, can, and plastic banks have been eliminated in favor of household recycling collections. |
| Increase in household recycling | Almost all homes (about 57,000) in Tonbridge and Malling now benefit from curbside recycling, boosting overall recycling rates. |
| Food waste recycling | A successful food waste recycling campaign has led to an increase in food waste recycling by over 19%. |
| Bin collection frequency | Recycling is collected fortnightly, and residents are reminded to keep their bins clean and sorted correctly. |
These changes aim to improve recycling efficiency and reduce costs, while continuing to encourage residents to participate actively in reducing waste. For full details on what can be recycled, you can refer to the Recycling A to Z.