Recycle a wider range of items at the curbside

Increase what can be recycled at the curbside - such as aluminium foil. 

Why the contribution is important

Dorset is the only authority in the south west that does not collect foil for recycling. Recycling more will save natural resources, reduce carbon emissions and save public money. It will also stop Dorset falling behind the curve - our county should be at the frontline in taking action on climate change. 

by plucas222 on July 23, 2024 at 01:50PM

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Average rating: 4.8
Based on: 9 votes

Comments

  • Posted by BeaminsterMe July 24, 2024 at 20:36

    This is laudable but impractical for many households unless everything recyclable is put in one bin. There may be no space especially outside flats or in our more picturesque areas. People may be infirm. As for asking our many tourists to reliably multi-sort after a good party…!?

  • Posted by crogers August 08, 2024 at 18:43

    Marks and spencers in Hampshire and Aldi have plastic recycling bins why can all supermarkets not have that as then every time you go shopping take a small bag of plastic and no need for curb side bins.

  • Posted by Reginald57 August 12, 2024 at 16:38

    It would be great to be able to include plastic bags, Tetra Pak cartons and tablet blister packs.

  • Posted by residentX August 14, 2024 at 00:19

    Lots of plastic currently not recycled. Plastic recycling drop off points in shops should be expanded. Tetra pak recycling needed.

  • Posted by RainySummer24 August 22, 2024 at 15:57

    There needs to be more focus on the impact of what happens when recycling is not done properly, and how often waste destined for recycling is contaminated, that may encourage people to recycle better. also we need to focus on reducing waste in the first place.... putting value on refill and reuse, and repair over recycling.

  • Posted by Murdo55 August 24, 2024 at 15:56

    Is it possible that all recycling (glass, plastics, cans and paper) could go in the same bins/containers?

  • Posted by Lorry123 September 11, 2024 at 17:01

    Birmingham had bins like Dorset but had an inner bit in bin at top to separate paper. This could help recycle more stuff.
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