Across the District almost 98% of the new purple-lidded bins contained only dry, clean paper and card - that’s more than 400 tonnes of uncontaminated material that will be recycled.
This week, starting Monday 19th February, it’s the silver bins that will be collected and residents should note that information tags will be attached to silver bins / clear bags that contain contaminated material and they will not be collected. Additional items left at the side of bins will also not be collected.
Staff from Lincolnshire County Council and South Kesteven District Council will be out every day with the waste crews helping with the tagging and assisting residents where necessary.
If bins have been rejected for collection residents will be asked to remove any items incorrectly placed in the bin that are detailed on the tag, and then re-present the bin on their next collection date. There is also the option of taking the contents to their nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.
If there is any dispute over the tags residents can ask for a home visit by an officer who will make an in-person visit and advise on the bin contents if required.
For further information check our useful FAQs at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/PCFAQ email the team at recycling@southkesteven.gov.uk or call 01476 406544.
You can also watch our informative YouTube videos:
• Soft plastics: https://youtu.be/3_9gyegSOow
• What goes in your purple-lidded bin - and what doesn't: https://youtu.be/rhy9yp0IvQA
• Meet the school children demonstrating recycling changes: https://youtu.be/dGo66AQ2tiA