"As this is the second day of the improved kerbside recycling service, I have been asked to provide you with an update as to how the changes are taking effect across the Borough and how the new service is progressing.
Reports from the Street Scene teams are positive, around 75-80% of residents have put out the correct items for recycling, Where residents have put out items such as tins or plastic bottles the collection crews are leaving a 'non collection' card with instructions on how to deal with the items left. For information residents simply need to put these items into their black 'refuse' sacks and they will be collected as part of their weekly refuse collection service. These items will continue to be recycled upon arrival at the new waste treatment plant.
Street Scene Area Leaders reported during Monday's collections several areas where we had a very high percentage of 'correct' collections, with very few incidents of 'contamination' of plastics, cans or other items. Of these that stand out are; Shakespeare Road Area, Bellburn Lane/Ivywood Court Area, Devonshire Road, Mayfair Road Area, Albert Hill, Elmcroft and several parts of Faverdale and High Grange. A huge thank you to the residents of these areas.
We will continue to work with residents to get the correct items into the Green Box and Blue Bag in order to improve their service. Should any residents from your ward contact you following the receipt of a card, all the information is available from our website www.darlington.gov.uk/makingwastework. A copy of the leaflet is available to download should residents need one, details of collection dates for refuse collection and recycling are also available along with information on our various waste minimisation and recycling activities.
Should any resident require a replacement copy of the leaflet sent out in the post this can be arranged by contacting customer services on (01325) 388777 or by e-mailing recycle@darlington.gov.uk"
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