The Borough Council has signed up to the Waste Collection Commitment, to signal its determination to continue improving the quality of its refuse and recycling collection service. The Commitment was set up by the Local Government Association, a national body for councils across the country, and consists of 10 pledges, which are listed on the […]
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Spring is an ideal and easy time to begin composting so Surrey residents are being encouraged to go green and start, to help reduce the amount of food and garden waste going to landfill. To help residents get started, there are discounted bins available through the Surrey Waste Partnership, and step-by-step guides available online at […]
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Two local children will soon be a familiar sight to residents across the borough, as they make an appearance on the Council’s recycling and refuse collection vehicles. Sisters Hannah and Olivia Smith, who are aged eight and four and live in Redhill, are featured on the side of the vehicles, reminding residents that their recycling […]
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Surrey County Council is to extend the opening hours of the recycling site at Earlswood, in a pilot scheme to see whether it is something residents will make use of. The opening hours will be extended in the evenings until 7.30pm, starting on Friday 1st April, recognising that many people will find visiting the site […]
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Surrey County Council’s Cabinet agreed on Monday 14 March to continue its work with SITA Surrey to achieve the aim of eliminating the need for any waste to be dumped in landfill sites. The plans include proposals for an Eco Park at Charlton Lane, Shepperton, but this is wholly dependent on approval of the proposal […]
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If you are thinking of giving your home a makeover without spending a fortune or hunting for treasure at bargain prices why not visit one of Surrey Reuse Network´s furniture showrooms. For more information about the network and contact details visit the Surrey Reuse Network website or call free on 0800 082 0180 (charges apply […]
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With the spread of snowy and icy conditions in Redhill and across the Borough, Surrey County Council and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council have published advice on likely impacts to their services. The information on the following webpages will be updated regularly to reflect the latest situation, covering services such as refuse/recycling collection, Help Shop […]
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“Love your electricals – set them free” is the call from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council which is using Recycle Week 2010 (21 to 27 June) to encourage residents to recycle their unwanted electrical items. Recycle Week aims to encourage us all to think about the many, easy ways we can waste less and make […]
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Households could save up to £50 a month simply by cutting down on food waste and re-using leftovers, according to new research. Figures released by the Waste and Resource Action Programme (WRAP) estimate a family could significantly cut their food bills simply by being more careful about the amount of food they buy and cook. […]
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Reigate & Banstead Borough Council emerged from last Thursday’s Severnside Achievement in Recycling Awards with two awards, beating off competition from far larger organisations in its bid to have the recycling achievements of local residents recognised in these national awards. At the awards ceremony in Cardiff the Borough Council won the Recycling Partnership Award, beating […]
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