Other: Shoes and Books, These are taken for reuse.
Newspaper/Cardboard, This kerbside material is collected in split bodied refuse
vehicles. This material is taken direct to Taplow Paper Mill near Maidenhead where it is
turned into corrugated cardboard product (the wavy bit in the middle). This is a poor
quality product but is ideal for this use. This is our biggest single material at 5,000
tonnes per annum.
Cans/Plastic Bottles, These are collected in the same split vehicle and are taken
to Onyx at Maidenhead for sorting. The aluminium and steel cans are separated from the
plastic bottles. They are taken away to make new feed stock. The plastic bottles are then
subdivided by hand. There are 2 types of plastic collected. The first is PET (polyethylene
teraphalate), fizzy drinks bottles. These are cleaned and flaked and are turned into a
polyester fibre for high quality fleeces. The second type of plastic is HDPE (high density
polyethylene), bleach, softener, shampoo, washing up liquid, milk containers (plastic) and
washing liquid. These bottles are also washed and flaked but are remade into: dustbins,
bowls, buckets, composters and yes the black boxes. This tonnage is quite small about 800
tonnes per annum but the volume is very high.
For more information on recycling contact the recycling hotline on (0118) 974 6338.
The nearest local rubbish tips (civic amenity sites) are located at:
- Longshot Lane, Bracknell
- Smallmead, Island Road off Bennett Road, Reading
In addition to general household waste you can also recycle engine oil and car batteries
at these sites.
Both sites are open from 8.00am - 6.00pm September to April; 8.00am - 8.00pm April to
September; Closed Christmas Day.
Even though our neighbouring councils (Bracknell Forest and Reading) operate the sites on
Wokinghams behalf. Wokingham pays just under 45% of the costs of Longshot, Bracknell and
36% of the Island road site in Reading.
During the Berkshire years up to 1998, most of the rubbish taken to the civic amenity site
was landfilled and less than 5% recycled. This year it is estimated that Wokingham residents will take a staggering 16,000 tonnes of rubbish to the sites.
Reading are now achieving 30% recycling at Island Road, and Bracknell Forest are making
some progress at Longshot Lane. However, we all need to do better to reduce the amount of
rubbish we make, reduce our trips to the sites and recycle more of what we do take.
As with most recycling though, we need your help and co-operation to achieve this. The main
areas are:
- Garden waste
- Inert waste (bricks, gravel & soil)
- Scrap metal
- Cardboard
If you have any comments on the civic amenity sites
Please call waste services on: 0118 974 6338
Special Collections
The Council through its waste Contractor, SITA, operates a service for collecting household
items. Please call freephone 0800 838878. The service falls into three categories:
1. Fridges, freezers & fridge/freezers (collected
within 14 days of receipt of payment)
There is a £25 charge for each fridge/freezer to be collected. The fridges/freezers
are collected separately from other items. This charge reflects the collection cost only.
Consessions are available for the elderly or infirm.
2. Paid Service (collected within 14 days of receipt
of payment)
A charge of £15 inclusive of VAT, will be made by the Contractor for up to 5 items from
the list below:
- Household furniture, beds, wardrobes, 3 piece suites, tables & chairs but
not any fixtures and fittings
- Carpets (1 room = 1 item)
- White electrical goods
- Other household electrical goods ie. Televisions, audio/ visual/ IT equipment
- Garden furniture ie. Tables & chairs (but not swings, swing seats, washing lines or
aerials)
- Boxes/ bags of household rubbish but not garden rubbish (3 boxes = 1 item )
All, of the above are subject to the following conditions:
- The items must not be too heavy for 2 men to lift above the waist
- The items must fit into a standard refuse vehicle
- Payment of £15 inclusive of VAT must be received by the Contractor
The following items are not included under item 2
- Fixtures & fittings
- Patio or internal doors
- Radiators
- Loose builders' rubble
- Central heating boilers
- Garden equipment or rollers
- Paint, oil, petrol or any similar liquid waste
3. Other items
SITA will give you a free quotation for items not included under item 2. Please call them on freephone 0800 838878. Collection will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.
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