The Isle of Wight council will be launching a consultation today on the future of waste management.
As reported live on VB from the March Cabinet meeting the IWC are considering changes to the waste collection contract.
Having one of the lowest recycling rates in the country and a limited lifespan for the current landfill are sure to be drivers for the changes.
Fortnightly collections
Under the new proposals, food waste will be collected weekly, but all other waste will be collected fortnightly.
Those concerned about where to store the extra waste should be pleased to hear that wheelie bins are to be provided where appropriate.
Waste split into three containers
Proposals reveal that under new plans each household would be provided with three containers: a 240 litre wheelie bin for recyclable waste and two containers for food waste.
If your property is not suitable for a wheelie bin (like many in Ventnor) clear plastic sacks would be provided instead.
The wheelie bin will take plastics, card, paper, cans, glass bottles and jars and tetra paks.
We’ll be given two food containers, one small for inside use and one large for outside storage of food waste.
All other rubbish (non-recyclable) should go into black sacks and dustbins as happens now.
We’re not sure what impact this will have in dense residential areas such as blocks of flats, so do let us know what you think about the proposals.
How much will it cost?
According to the FAQ, “There would be an initial outlay by the council of approximately £1.1 million to purchase and deliver wheelie bins and recycling sacks and publicise the changes”.
In terms of savings, the council estimate they’ll save over £1 million by the end of 2015 once the costs of the change are accounted for.
Further queries can be answered by checking the FAQs.
Complete the online survey
It wasn’t easy this morning, finding the link for the survey on the council’s website, so for your ease we’re adding it below …
For more info about the proposals check the dedicated page on the council’s website
