Suffolk recycling scheme diverts 2,825 tonnes of food waste

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 13:31 · Archive

Suffolk's Better Recycling scheme diverted over 2,825 tonnes of food waste in three months after launching in June.

Suffolk's Better Recycling scheme has diverted more than 2,825 tonnes of food waste through the first three months of operation. The scheme was launched in June to meet the Government's new Simpler Recycling rules. Households received indoor and outdoor food-waste caddies and began separating paper and card from other recycling materials.

The 2,825 tonnes diverted by October 2 is equivalent to the weight of around 1,880 average-sized cars. The wider scheme has the potential to divert up to 58% of waste from rubbish bins into recycling and organic waste collections, making it significantly more effective than the previous system.

Mid Suffolk District Council leader Andrew Mellen said: 'We would like to thank our residents for embracing these changes that are making such a positive difference and our staff for their hard work in implementing the new collections.' Despite this success, the scheme has faced problems since its launch, with many households reporting delayed or missed bin collections.

How it is being reported

• Weight of 1,900 cars in food waste recycled in three monthsSuffolk recycling scheme has successfully diverted thousands of tonnes of waste over the last three months.East Anglian Daily Times · 25 Oct, 13:00
• Weight of 1,900 cars in food waste recycled in three monthsSuffolk recycling scheme has successfully diverted thousands of tonnes of waste over the last three months.Ipswich Star · 25 Oct, 13:00

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