Conservatives have pledged a recycling revolution if they stay in control of the City Council after the May elections. Recycling rates have risen from 9% to 40% since the Conservatives have been in charge, but we want to see that figure rise still further.
Changes introduced recently mean that aerosols and tetrapak drinks cartons can now be recycled from the doorstep. A review is currently underway to expand further the range of materials collected when the vehicle fleet is renewed next year. For example, doorstep collection of cardboard would be popular.
We are also planning a new recycling centre on Eastern Avenue which would save people from the east of the city having to travel to Hempsted. This would recycle materials not collected from the doorstep like wood, metal and household goods.