This in from the council, in their own words. Ed
A free natural Christmas tree kerbside collection scheme has proved successful in its first year on the Island.
Waste contractor Amey introduced the scheme, which ran from 7 January to 4 February. Residents who booked a collection left their trees outside with their recycling waste which was then picked up by collection crews.
Cowes came top
More than 1,530 trees were collected, before being sent for composting. The most prolific area for recycling trees was Cowes, with 232 trees collected from properties.
Ryde came a close second with 221 trees picked up, followed by Newport on 199.
Paul Southall, account director for Amey on the Isle of Wight, said:
“We are very pleased the new natural Christmas tree collection service proved very popular for a first time scheme, and we are expecting it to be even more popular in upcoming years.
“It all helps towards improving recycling on the Isle of Wight and is another example of simple changes we and the Isle of Wight Council are making to increase the Island’s recycling rates.”
Isle of Wight Council Executive member for ecological sustainability, Councillor Paul Fuller, said:
“This is a great start to the scheme, which is an addition to our partnership with Amey within the Island’s new waste contract.
“I am confident this can and will be built upon, and in future we can collect more Christmas trees for composting, which not only assists local residents, but is at the same time positive in recycling trees in a sustainable way.”
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