We introduced a trial paper and card recycling service from February 2019 to March 2021 for approximately 1000 properties in the Deckham and Low Fell area. The trial hoped to increase the amount of paper and cardboard being recycled.
The trial analysis indicated that:
around 99% of paper and card was being recycled separately in the new bin.
the recycling rates for paper and card have dramatically increased compared to previous rates using the inner caddy of the blue recycling bin.
the recycling rate from the trial area has increased as the quality of the paper and card has improved as contamination has been minimal.
by improving the quality of the paper and cardboard the contractor found a more sustainable market for the material.
A resident survey indicated that 87% of residents would recommend the service to family and friends.
Next steps
These results are very positive, and the system has been so successful we will continue with this collection system in this area for the foreseeable future.
We'll be considering future recycling collection systems across the whole of the borough.
We should have more details on this soon including what impact this could have on collection services.
In the meantime, we will continue to assess this new collection service to help us determine the most effective long-term sustainable collection system for all households in the borough.
Paper and cardboard
This bin is only for your paper and cardboard.
The bin is the same size as your other bins.
Collections will be every four weeks on a Thursday. Use the bin checker to find your next collection date.
Recycling bins will not be collected if any incorrect items are placed inside.
Dirty or greasy cardboard, plastic bags and black sacks of any kind cannot be recycled in this recycling bin and can only be disposed of in your household waste bin. We will not take away any recycling left next to the bin or put out in bags.
Use this bin for:
brochures
all cardboard (no polystyrene or bubble wrap)
newspapers and magazines
junk mail and envelopes
telephone directories and catalogues
yellow pages
paper including shredded paper (loose)
Mixed recycling
This bin is for mixed recycling such as aerosols, plastic, glass and cans.
Remove the inner caddy from the bin as it's no longer needed. You can use it for something else as we will not be collecting it from you.
Collections for this bin will be every four weeks and will remain a Thursday.
Recycling bins will not be collected if any incorrect items are placed inside.
Dirty or greasy cardboard, plastic bags and black sacks of any kind cannot be recycled in this recycling bin and can only be disposed of in your household waste bin. We will not take away any recycling left next to the bin or put out in bags.
Use this bin for:
food and drinks cans
plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
aerosols
glass bottles and jars
food and drink cartons
Household waste
Items that cannot be recycled should go in this bin. Collection of this bin remains at every two weeks.
Use this bin for:
nappies
food waste
polystyrene
plastic bags and sacks
greasy cardboard
plastic film and wrapping
Contact us
Customer Services Civic Centre Regent Street Gateshead NE8 1HH
