The failure to collect recycling in parts of the area by Durham County Council owned Premier Waste after the Easter bank holiday has led to confusion and some uncollected recycling. Hopefully things will be back to normal this week. If anyone has problems with their recycling this week please contact me immediately.

I am expecting that we will be told the new recycling scheme has been even more successful than anticipated once any initial problems are ironed out. If you didn’t receive the leaflet which came with it the links below will give you some more information.

Recycling Questions and Answers

new-recycling-scheme-leaflet.pdf

Some residents have mentioned that collectors are leaving bits of recycling on the pavement including broken glass. I have reported this and hopefully things will be back on track soon.

I have also mentioned that they shoud have a small dustpan and brush to clear up broken glass and that they shouldn’t drag the bags wherever possible as this is damaging them.