Our Commitment
- To reduce waste that goes to landfill and
- To increase the proportion of waste that is recycled or composted.
Currently, 58.6% of household waste we collect is recycled or composted (2009/10 figures). According to figures from LetsRecycle, we are the 5th best Council in the country when it comes to our combined recycling / compositing rate.
Through the Warwickshire Waste Partnership, all Councils in Warwickshire have a Municipal Waste Management Strategy for managing waste in Warwickshire until 2020.
Waste Hierarchy
The 'Waste hierarchy' ranks waste disposal and treatment options in order of environmental impact:
Reduce - Waste reduction means decreasing the amount of waste that we produce. This is the most sustainable option with the lowest environmental impact.
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 means processing used materials into new products thereby reducing the demand for raw materials.
Recover Energy - Energy from Waste facilities use waste treatment technologies to turn non-recyclable waste into a source of renewable energy.
Landfill - Landfilling means putting waste back into the ground. It results in the loss of valuable resources and is the most costly waste management option, financially and environmentally.
Refuse and Recycling Collection Service
Stratford District Council with its contractors Biffa (formally Verdant) provide a Refuse and recycling collection service to households in the district.
The Council also provides:
Collection Calendar
View our Refuse and recycling collection calendar to find your collection days.
Reporting a Missed Collection
If your collection has been missed, please report it using our Online Missed Bin Report Form 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. Please ensure you leave your bin at the normal collection point for rectification.
Recycling Centres
There are a number of Recycling Centres in the district which provide facilities for the recycling and disposal of a wide range of household waste materials.
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).
Wheeled bins are provided only if appropriate, are subject to availability. Alternative receptacles may be offered.
In most cases, first, additional (second) and replacement bins will incur a one-off charge of £35 in line with the Council's current Fees & Charges Schedule.
Additional (second) grey refuse bins may be provided following a telephone audit with one of our Streetscene Officers, subject to certain criteria being met.
Reporting a problem, concern or issue
Do it online
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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