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Recycling - New Kerbside Collection Scheme
As from 1st April 2008 City of Durham will be introducing a new Kerbside Recycling Collection Scheme with our new partners Greencycle PLC. This will include the recycling of plastics and cardboard along the paper, glass and cans.
We will provide a reusable green recycling bag to all domestic properties within the District. This will be in addition to the green recycling box already in use. Collections of both box and bag will be made on a fortnightly basis on your designated collection day. This will be the same days as your refuse bin and there will be no change to your collection point. Download new leaflet
Important Change - From 1st April, paper should be placed into the green bag and not the green box
If you are unsure as to which day your collection is, please click on the appropriate letter for your street to find a list of which day your refuse collection would be and which alternate week your recycling collection would be. Also below is a list of which dates correspond to the respective "alternate week" for your kerbside recycling collection. Please note collections over the Christmas and Easter Period may differ, and a note of these should be attached to your refuse bin, the current up-to-date list of these collections is set out below. Collections may be disrupted due to inclement weather. We will endeavour to collect when possible. You can also get in touch via the Council's Refuse contact telephone number: (0191) 301 8669.
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Christmas, Easter and Bank Holiday Collections 2008 /2009
| Usual Collection Day | Revised Collection Day |
|---|---|
| Monday 22nd December 2008 | Normal Collection Day |
| Tuesday 23rd December 2008 | Normal Collection Day |
| Wednesday 24th December 2008 | Normal Collection Day |
| Thursday 25th December 2008 | Monday 29th December 2008 |
| Friday 26th December 2008 | Normal Collection Day |
| Monday 29th December 2008 | Tuesday 30th December 2008 |
| Tuesday 30th December 2008 | Wednesday 31st December 2008 |
| Wednesday 31st December 2008 | Wednesday 31st December 2008 Friday 2nd January 2009 |
| Thursday 1st January 2009 | Saturday 3rd January 2009 |
| Easter Bank Holiday, May Spring and August Bank Holidays 2009 | Collections will be one day later all week. |
Seasonal Recycling Information 2008
Please remember to recycle as much of your rubbish this Christmas as possible! See below for a list of what can be recycled and where:
- Christmas Trees: Please recycle these in the special skips at the Civic Amenity Sites (Pity Me and Coxhoe) or at the B&Q Car Park Dragonville and Poplar Tree Garden Centre, Shincliffe, Durham
- General Rubbish: If you have extra rubbish that you want to get rid of before your next scheduled refuse collection, you can take it to the Civic Amenity Sites (Pity Me and Coxhoe) Opening Times: 8.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m., every day except Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than one bag? - Yes, as long as they are being used for recycling
Where will I keep the new bag? - They can be kept outside if you have nowhere else for them as they are weatherproof
Can I put out extr recycling? - Yes you can put out extr in carrier bags or clear bags, however, try to keep commodities seperate eg. all plastic in one bag, all cardboard in another bag
Why can't I put out extra recycling in black bags?- This is due to health and safety reasons as the crews cannot see through the black bags and they could be contaminated with food waste etc
When will my green bag be collected? - Your collection day will remain the same as your green box collection day
Where do I place my green bag for collection? - At your nearest kerbside, alongside your refuse bin and green box
What time does my green bag need to be out for collection? - It should be placed at the collection point ready for 7.00am on the morning of the collection
Can I recycle plastic bags in the green bag? - Yes
Can I recycle yellow pages and telephone directories in the bag?- Yes
How do I arrange for a new or replacement bag? Contact our Environmental Hotline 0191 3018669 who will then arrange for delivery to your dooor
Who do I complain to if I have a problem? - Contact Environmental Hotline who will then investigate your complaint
What happens if I forget to put my bag out for collection? - You will need to wait until your next colleciton. Alternatively you could take your recycables to a Bring Site or Household Waste Recycling Centre
Why do I have to clean my recycables?- this is to avoid contamination from food waste or other products
Who do I have to seperate the recycling into the bag or box? - The need to separate the items is due to issues surrounding Health and Safety
Is there someone who could visit me to explain what I need to do? - Yes, we can arrange for a Greencycle representative to visit you
Will the bag blow away? - The bag has a weighted bottom and will be placed into your green box after emptying. This should be sufficient in normal weathers conditions
Other pages you may find useful
- Recycling - disposal sites (PID 534)
- Household waste - disposal sites (PID 531)
- Household waste - rubbish collections (PID 524)
Contact Details
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