Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Reducing waste that goes to landfill and
- Increasing the proportion of waste that is recyced or composted.
Currently, 58.6% of household waste we collect is recycled or composted (2009/10 figures). According to provisional figures from LetsReycle, we are the 5th best Council in the country when it comes to our combined recycling / compostion rate.
Through the Warwickshire Waste Partnership, all the Councils in Warwickshire have a Municipal Waste Management Strategy for managing waste in Warwickshire until 2020.
Waste Hierarchy
The 'Waste hierarchy' ranks waste disposal options in order of environmental impact. The options towards the top of the pyramid have less impact on the environment and are therefore preferable.
Reduce - Waste reduction means decreasing the amount of waste that we produce. This is the most sustainable option.
Reuse - Waste reuse means using something again, either for its original purpose or for a similar purpose. If you have an unwanted item, someone else may be able to reuse it.
Recycle - Recycling reduces the demand for raw materials by recovering materials from redundant products such as packaging.
Recover Energy - Energy from Waste facilities use waste treatment technologies to turn non-recyclable waste into renewable energy.
Landfill - Landfilling means putting waste back into the ground. It results in the loss of valuable resources and is a costly waste management option, financially and environmentally.
Refuse and Recycling Collection Service
Stratford District Council with our contractors Verdant provide a Refuse and recycling collection service to households in the district. Wheeled bins (or an alternative) are provided for the collection of household waste.
The Council also provide the following services:
Collection Calendar
View our Refuse and recycling collection calendar to find out your collection days.
Recycling Centres
There are a number of Recycling Centres in the district provided by either Stratford District Council or Warwickshire County Council which provide facilities for the recycling and disposal of a wide range of household waste materials.
Reporting a Missed Collection
If your collection has been missed, please report it on-line or get in contact with us (details below). Please note, you must contact us within 2 days of a missed collection for us to be able to rectify it before your next scheduled collection.
Reporting a problem, concern or issue
Do it online
Requesting a wheeled bin
If you wish to request a wheeled bin, recycling box or kitchen caddy, you can Do it online or get in contact with us (details below). Please note: Receptacles are provided in accordance with the Councils receptacles protocol, are subject to availability and may be chargeable.
Contact us
If you would like more information or wish to speak to a member of the Council's Streetscene team, please contact us:
Telephone: 01789 260616
Fax on 01789 260607, or
Email streetscene@stratford-dc.gov.uk
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