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Bulky household waste collections (528) Service
Arrangements for special collections for large items such as furniture or items with special disposal requirements (e.g. refrigerators, tyres). The householder can usually book this service in advance and there may be a charge for the collection
Clinical household waste (859) Service
Collection and safe disposal of household clinical waste. This includes items such as surgical waste, used syringes, drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Composters (535) Service
Provision of composters for recycling garden waste. These may be available to local residents free of charge or for purchase at a subsidised rate.
Food waste recycling (1423) Service
Local administrations may run a food waste recycle scheme. This may take the form of collecting of food waste in special containers to be composted in a central facility or providing home food composters for which there may be a charge.
Hazardous waste collection (850) Service
Collection of waste which is of a hazardous nature and cannot be disposed of through regular household or business waste collections. This service is generally available free of charge to residents but the local authority may charge for commercial collection.
Household garden waste (530) Service
Garden waste may be collected from outside residential properties. There may be a charge for this service. Containers for garden waste may be provided or may need to be purchased from the local authority..
Household waste accumulation (1473) Service
Where accumulations of rubbish are considered a statutory nuisance the council may ask the landowner to remove the rubbish and has the power to prosecute where no action is taken.
Household waste assisted collection (854) Service
An assisted refuse collection service provided to residents who, through illness or infirmity, are unable to put out their refuse and do not have anyone else to assist them.
Household waste collection (524) Service
The local authority provides a regular (usually weekly) collection of household rubbish from all residential premises within the authority boundaries.
Household waste containers (526) Service
The local authority may provide dustbins, wheelie bins or bags for household waste. The type and size of bins available may vary according to local circumstances and to the nature of the property (e.g. the number of residents).
Household waste disposal sites (531) Service
Provision of civic amenity sites which may be used by local residents (usually free of charge) and businesses (usually charged). The sites provide facilities for collection of all household and garden waste other than anything which may be considered as hazardous and requiring special treatment.
Household waste enforcement (1470) Service
Under the council can specify the location and times at which household waste can be placed for collection. The council can take action against any residents who do not comply with local regulations.
Recycling advice and initiatives (851) Service
General information about waste, recycling, greener alternatives, how to reduce waste and provide access and information about organisations who may provide associated services (reducing junk mail, furniture reselling etc.)
Recycling bags and containers (533) Service
Provision of a container (bag, green box etc.) for door-to-door collection of household waste for recycling.
Recycling of batteries (1779) Service
Batteries are classified as hazardous waste because of the toxins that they contain, and therefore need to be disposed of differently from ordinary waste. The council may provide a battery recycling facility at a local recycling centre or collect batteries as part of the kerbside recycling service. The council may also provide information about other locations in the area where batteries can be recycled.
Recycling sites (534) Service
Provision of collection sites (also known as bottle or recycling banks and 'bring sites'), for recyclable waste which are easily accessible by local residents (often near supermarkets, in car parks etc.). Sites usually have facilities to collect glass and paper with some also providing facilities for textiles, plastics and cans.
Refuse duty of care enforcement (1472) Service
Anyone who produces or imports, keeps or stores, transports, treats or disposes of waste has a duty of care to complete any necessary paperwork and to deal with the waste in the appropriate manner. The council may take action against anyone who has not complied with the regulations
Residential recycling collections (1130) Service
The local authority provides a regular (usually weekly) collection of household items for recycling from residential premises within the authority boundaries.
Residential waste spillages (1744) Service
Dealing with reported spillages of residential waste and recycling.
Septic tanks and cesspits (909) Service
Cesspools and septic tanks should normally be emptied at least once a year to avoid problems occurring. Councils will usually provide this service for local residents and businesses under payment of the appropriate charge. Scottish water provide this service in Scotland.
Syringe disposal (428) Service
The local council will arrange for the removal and disposal of needles, syringes and other drug related items that are discarded in the environment and which may pose a risk to public safety.