New dual-purpose litter and recycling bins have been installed across Surrey Heath, supporting our commitment to increasing recycling and protecting the local environment.
The new bins have been funded through a grant awarded to Joint Waste Solutions (JWS) by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, enabling residents and visitors to recycle on the go.
Forty new recycling and waste litter bins have been installed in towns and villages across the borough, including Park Street in Camberley and Frimley Lodge Park.
Other locations include Heatherside, Frimley Green, Windlesham, Bagshot, Frimley, Chobham and Lightwater.
The larger dual-capacity new bins have allowed the removal of the older, often damaged single use bins across the borough. Our streets and green spaces look more streamlined and attractive, while increasing the overall amount of litter and recycling that can be collected.
Plastic and glass bottles, tubs, trays, and bags, metal drink cans and cardboard packaging can now be recycled at street-level, matching what can already be recycled from home in Surrey Heath.
Surrey Heath Portfolio Holder for Environment and Recreation Cllr Morgan Rise said: “The installation of these dual-waste litter and recycling bins is further demonstration of our commitment to improve litter bin provision across the borough and promote recycling, therefore protecting our environment.
“This initiative is part of a bigger project – in Phase 1, 230 bins were upgraded, including the removal of 120 dedicated dog waste bins, as residents can dispose of dog waste in any litter bin throughout the borough.
“The project has resulted in 17,000 litres of additional waste capacity across the borough, plus improved recycling facilities – a win-win!
“My thanks to our partners Joint Waste Solutions and Glendale for their work on this scheme, which has been funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund at no cost to the council.”