Survey

Thank you very much to all those who took part in our survey - almost 1000 residents responded, which shows how important this issue is to you across the district. 

• Questionnaire results showing percentages (pdf, 26kb)
• Questionnaire results showing numbers (pdf, 26kb)

Waste Workshops

Workshops were held at The Guildhall, Sandwich on Wednesday 8th September to help shape the future service.  These workshops were run in conjunction with the waste survey carried out earlier this year.

The aim of the workshop was to engage with residents over the changes to be made and proved worthwhile as it highlighted some potential issues that had not been considered.

One resident who attended the workshop said:

"Can I just ask you to pass on my thanks to all the guys who were at the meeting today. I am really excited about the whole process.  The fact that we will be able to recycle and reuse so much more stuff is brilliant.  Can't wait for it to start."  and another said:

"Cheers and thanks for inviting me to a very useful and informative workshop.  Please pass on my thanks."

Changes to Waste & Recycling Collections

Important changes are coming to the way we collect your recycling and waste and with your support we are set to recycle significantly more, save resources and work together even more effectively to protect the environment for the future. 

Dover and Shepway District Councils, KCC and Veolia Environmental Services are now finalising arrangements for the new joint recycling and waste contract.  This partnership will help to ensure that the cost of recycling, waste collection and disposal, along with street cleansing services across the two districts, is as low as possible.

The new service will see the introduction of a separate weekly collection of food waste, together with the provision of new containers by the Council for your recycling and waste.  This includes:

• The use of wheeled bins, wherever possible, for the collection of recyclable materials.  This will enable you to recycle a wider range of materials, and ensure that the materials are properly contained to stop them from escaping on windy days.  The black box will be used for paper and cardboard.  This will maintain its quality and value by keeping it clean from food and drink residue.
  
  
• A smaller lockable food waste bin being provided, so that a separate weekly collection of food waste can be introduced, allowing it to be recycled.  A kitchen caddie will also be provided for the home to make it easier to move food waste from the kitchen.  Collections will be weekly to ensure that there is no risk of smelly food waste causing concerns in warm weather, as has been the case elsewhere when Councils have introduced fortnightly collections.
  
  
• A wheeled bin provided for the fornightly collection of the waste that you are unable to recycle.  Due to the improved recycling service it is anticipated that once we are all recycling our food waste, along with a wider range of recyclables, there would not be much left to throw away.  The bin will contain the waste to stop it being attacked by seagulls and foxes.

Although the new contract is set to start in January, changes in the collection service are not likely to start until September 2011.  Full details of the new services will be given to all customers as the new services are rolled out, and collections will continue as they currently are in the meantime.

Your Questions Answered

Will everyone get wheeled bins?

NO, some people won't be able to have wheeled bins.  Properties will be assessed on an individual property basis for whether they can have a wheeled bin (or not).  This will be undertaken in partnership with the appointed contractor prior to the changes being made.

• See more Questions/Answers and Submit your own

More details of the changes will be advertised as they become available. 

Dover District Council Wasteline: 01304 872428

E-mail: waste@dover.gov.uk