SheffieldForum Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Councils across England are taking steps to make recycling simpler and more accessible, with the goal of helping both residents and the planet. In Sheffield, the ‘Simpler Recycling’ consultation is now live, offering residents the opportunity to share their views on the future of waste and recycling services in the city. New Recycling Options Coming to Sheffield Starting from 31st March 2026, Sheffield residents will be able to recycle additional materials, including plastic pots, tubs, trays, cartons, aluminium foil, and aerosols. By 31st March 2027, plastic films will also be included. These materials are not currently recycled from homes in Sheffield, but the new plans align with the reforms set out in The Environment Act 2021, aiming to simplify and standardise recycling across England. The consultation also explores options to provide more capacity for paper and card collection, reflecting the city’s commitment to improving waste management and recycling services. Your Input Matters The consultation covers two sets of questions tailored to different types of residents—those living in houses and those living in flats. The questions focus on key aspects of current and future waste and recycling services, including: - How full residents’ blue and brown bins usually are on collection day - The importance of recycling materials like plastic tubs, pots, trays, aluminium foil, aerosols, cartons, plastic bags, and wrapping - Options around bin sizes - Frequency of bin collections - Factors important to residents when considering changes to waste and recycling services Councillor Joe Otten, Chair of the Waste and Street Scene Committee at Sheffield City Council, emphasised the importance of the consultation: “We really want to hear what people have to say as this consultation affects everyone. It is important we deliver recycling services for our city that people feel they need, and that we do everything we can to encourage people to recycle more and help better our planet for current and future generations." He added, "I encourage as many people as possible to complete the public consultation so that we can make the right decisions about Sheffield’s recycling services. The consultation closes on Sunday 20th October 2024, so make sure you have your say before then.” Next Steps The feedback from the consultation will be considered alongside the results of commercial discussions with Veolia and independent modelling by the Waste and Resources Action Programme. This information will inform a report to be presented to a future meeting of the Waste and Street Scene Committee, which will set out recommendations for the city’s waste and recycling services. For residents who are unable to complete the consultation online, paper copies are available upon request by emailing wastemanagement@sheffield.gov.uk or calling 0114 203 7621. Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Well we, wife & I have the standard size black, blue & brown bins The black bin does need emptying every fortnight but the blue & brown bins, we can get away with being emptied approximately every 3 months I'd say. I'm quite happy with this so what can be simpler. Clearly we're going to get some other coloured bin at some point. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 If we do - mine will no doubt end up in the garden shed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 We don't recycle. Not because we don't want to, but because we live in a high rise and have recycling bins, and due to constant fly tipping and "new arrivals" not understanding how to separate waste, the bins were always contaminated. So somebody has put padlocks on the lids... Veolia says it's the council, the council say it's Veolia... nobody can unlock them to sort out the mess. So we haven't recycled anything for probably 6 months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 2 hours ago, Pyrotequila said: We don't recycle. Not because we don't want to, but because we live in a high rise and have recycling bins, and due to constant fly tipping and "new arrivals" not understanding how to separate waste, the bins were always contaminated. So somebody has put padlocks on the lids... Veolia says it's the council, the council say it's Veolia... nobody can unlock them to sort out the mess. So we haven't recycled anything for probably 6 months. Things like this need sorting out . For me , bring back the free green bins . All good recyclable stuff going to waste , where money can be made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Despite the usual SCC nonsense of 'We want to consult the Sheffield public; want gauge their opinion on matters, want engage with them', etc I'll guarantee this is what we're heading for, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68306542#:~:text=Steven Rogers%2C who lives with,weeks of waste piling up". Your black general waste bin being emptied at 3 weekly intervals, if not even longer with additional bins to cope with the additional recycling. I'm all for recycling & with just of us, it's no problem but I can predict a lot more black bins out on pavements, (there's something that needs sorting out!), overflowing with rubbish or an increase in fly-tipping from those who just can't be bothered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
despritdan Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 The recycling bins at the Woodhouse car park and Co-op have been taken away and the areas fenced off. This seems to be the case across the city so does anybody know why and will they be coming back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 It makes no difference what the public say and It never has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 he Quote How come the word 'simpler' is used? We already have a simple system. The more complicated the collection system the less 'clean' waste is collected because more people accidently/in error/deliberately etc mix their waste, which then is of lower value to the companies buying the waste. This then leads to more landfill an incinerator pollution. Manufacturers and distributors should be obliged to stop unnecessary and unrecyclable packaging through taxation e.g .use VAT. A simple system in towns in Bedfordshire where there is no glass collection-you take your bottles to the bottle bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Good timing... have a look at this short I made last week What do you think Brits would feel about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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