Twin Bin Recycling Scheme
During September 2010 there will be changes to some residents’ waste collection days. All residents affected should receive a letter informing them of the changes later this month. The web pages will be updated to reflect the changes to the collection days week commencing 30 August.
The Twin Bin collection for garden waste and kitchen food scraps will help increase the amount of rubbish we recycle but we need your help!
The scheme will enable us to remove material from your bin that can be made into compost rather than sending it with the rest of your rubbish to a landfill site.
What goes in the green wheelie bin?
The green wheelie bin is for all your green garden waste and kitchen food scraps including meat and cheese. A full list of what can and cannot be placed in the bin| is available to download here.
How does Twin Bin work?
We will collect the green wheelie bin one week followed by the black wheelie bin the next. The black box for recycling will be collected every week.
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We will also provide a small kitchen bin to make it easier for you to sort your kitchen waste. Empty the contents into newspaper or magazines and double wrap the food before placing it in your green wheelie bin. This will help prevent smells. Do not use plastic bags for your kitchen food scraps as these cannot be composted.
Where does it go?
Your garden waste and kitchen food scraps will be taken to a local in-vessel (high temperature controlled), compost facility where it is made into compost.
When will it start?
Most homes in Torfaen are now on the scheme and we are currently reviewing how best to cater for residents living in flats.
If you are receiving the Twin Bin service, the Calendar of Collections 2010| is available to download here.
If you have further questions about the Twin Bin scheme visit our Frequently Asked Questions| page or phone Call Torfaen on 01495 762200.
To find out how you can help make Torfaen cleaner and greener visit the Reduce, Re-use, Recycle| area of the website.