New battery collection services are being introduced for residents of Dumfries and Galloway. On February 6th, the members of the Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Community Committee will consider a report containing details of the proposal, following the announcement that the council has received £70,000 in funding from the Scottish Government’s Recycling Improvement Fund to implement a pavement battery recycling service.
The new pavement recycling service will include all types of household batteries, including batteries from toys, laptops, mobile phones, watches, and hearing aids, which will be separated from regular waste.
Ian Blake, Chair of the Council’s Community Committee, said, “Introducing the collection of household batteries on the pavement will increase our rates of recycling valuable materials while reducing the risk of fires in our waste collection vehicles and processing facilities.”
Jackie McCamon, Vice Chair of the Community Committee, added, “We have seen how residents of Dumfries and Galloway have embraced the pavement recycling service, and recycling rates have increased from 30.1% in 2020 to 45.1% in 2022. I am confident that our residents will participate equally well in this new service, which will begin in April this year.”
Lorna Slater, Minister for the Circular Economy of the Scottish Government, said, “Recycling plays a significant role in Scotland’s response to the climate crisis. Since its launch in 2021, hundreds of thousands of people across the country have benefited from projects supported through our £70 million Recycling Improvement Fund—one of the largest investments of a generation in modernizing recycling in Scotland. I am pleased that this latest funding package will enable many more households throughout Scotland to recycle their waste, increasing local recycling rates. Every household in the area will receive more detailed information this spring on how this scheme will work and when to start presenting batteries for recycling.”
For more information on waste collection services under the council’s program, visit: www.dumgal.gov.uk/wasterecycling
FAQ Section based on the main topics and information presented in the article:
1. What types of batteries will be accepted in the new pavement recycling service?
The new pavement recycling service will accept all types of household batteries, such as batteries from toys, laptops, mobile phones, watches, and hearing aids.
2. Why is the introduction of this service important?
The introduction of the collection of household batteries on the pavement aims to increase the recycling rates of valuable materials and reduce the risk of fires in waste collection vehicles and processing facilities.
3. When and where will this new service be available?
The new service will begin in April this year. Special containers will be available on the pavements where used batteries can be deposited.
4. What are the benefits of battery recycling?
Battery recycling is crucial in Scotland’s response to the climate crisis. By recycling waste batteries, valuable materials can be recovered and the accumulation of these materials in landfills can be avoided, resulting in a reduction in harmful emissions.
5. What are the recycling rates in Dumfries and Galloway?
Recycling rates in Dumfries and Galloway have increased from 30.1% in 2020 to 45.1% in 2022. It is expected that the new pavement battery collection service will contribute to further growth in these rates.
6. Where can I find more information on waste collection services under the council’s program?
Further information on waste collection services under the council’s program can be found on the website: www.dumgal.gov.uk/wasterecycling.
Definitions:
– Recycling: The process of converting used materials into valuable resources.
– Recycling rates: The percentage measure of the amount of materials that have undergone the recycling process compared to the total amount of waste produced.
– Waste: Unwanted or used materials that require proper handling, such as delivery to a recycling facility or storage in a landfill.
Suggested Related Links:
– www.dumgal.gov.uk (Dumfries and Galloway Council’s homepage)
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