Flintshire County Council (FCC) is currently in talks with the Welsh Government (WG) after it was threatened with a fine of up to £1.1 million for failing to meet its recycling targets. The fine is a result of legislation put in place to ensure that councils meet their targets for reducing waste and increasing recycling.
A recent study of the contents of bins in Flintshire revealed that up to 48% of the material was recyclable food waste, which is collected every week along with plastics, glass, paper, and metal. This is a concerning find given the importance of recycling to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and the associated environmental impact.
In committee Dan Rose made clear he would be fighting against any fines as they would not be appropriate given the situation or work that has gone in. The council has said that it is committed to improving recycling rates and has already implemented a number of measures to increase recycling, including introducing increasing education and awareness campaigns.
It is clear that recycling is an important issue that requires action from both councils and individuals. While fines may be a necessary measure in some cases, it is important to consider the wider impact of such measures and to ensure that they do not hinder efforts to improve recycling rates in the long term.
FCC’s discussions with the WG highlight the need for a collaborative approach to improving recycling rates. We’ll continue to monitor the issue.
Did you know FCC have other additional recycling services?
• Free Weekly Nappy Collection – separate to your black bin collections, which will save you a lot of space.
• Donate Furniture or Electricals to Refubs and get free collections. (Fridges and fridge freezers are removed free of charge from all homes.)
• Assisted Collections – for those who physically struggle to get bins and recycling to the kerb, FCC will help on collection day
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