Within West Somerset there are two main recycling collection services. One is for the collecton of 'dry' recyclable material (cans, paper etc), via a kerbside recycling box; the other is for the collection of garden waste, which is sent off to be composted locally. This is collected through wheeled bins, which the householder can hire, or by purchasing large paper sacks.

Both services are fortnightly, and make a significant impact on increasing the amount of waste recycled in the area.

For more information on the KERBSIDE RECYCLING service click here.

For more information on the GARDEN WASTE collection service click here.

The kerbside recycling service covers all of West Somerset and involves residents placing recyclable material listed below into a black kerbside recycling box, which is supplied by West Somerset District Council.

• Paper & Card;
• Glass Bottles & Jars;
• Aluminium & Steel Cans;
• Aluminium Foil
• Clothing - Please place in a separate plastic bag to keep it dry and don't put clothes out on wet days;
• Pairs of shoes - please tie in pairs.

Paper items that can be recycled are newspapers, brochures, catalogues, gift wrapping, junk mail, magazines, yellow pages, phone directories, greetings cards, envelopes and cardboard.

When is it collected?
The black kerbside boxes are collected fortnightly, and households are requested that they place their box out by 7.30am on collection day. To find out when your box is collected contact West Somerset on the number below or email.

Not got a kerbside box?
If you still have not received one please contact Customer Services 01643 703704 or complete the relevant online form to request your box and help the Council reach the recycling targets.

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Households will have the opportunity to hire a wheeled bin, or buy large paper sacks for garden waste, which will then be sent off to be composted locally.

When is it collected?
The green wheeled bins and paper sacks are collected fortnightly. When you hire a wheeled bin or buy paper sacks you will be provided with a calendar with your collection dates on.

How much will the garden waste service cost?
£25 per year to hire the bin or (from April 2008) £10 for 10 paper sacks to receive collections for the year, which starts in March.

How do I order a garden waste bin?
Contact West Somerset’s Customer Services on 01643 703704.

What can I put in my wheeled bin or paper sacks?

YES PLEASE

• Flowers & Plants
• Grass Cuttings
• Leaves and bark
• Hedge prunings
• Branches (less than 100mm or 4” in diameter only)
• Straw or sawdust (if bedding material, only from vegetarian animals)

The above materials will only be collected if contained within the wheeled bin.

NO THANKS

• Food waste
• Soil and turf
• Stone or rubble
• Treated wood
• Wood over 100mm or 4” in diameter
• Plant pots
• Cat, dog or other pet litter
• Vacuum cleaner contents
• Nappies
• Plastic, metal, glass
• Any other household waste

It is important that only the items requested are placed in the wheeled bin to ensure quality compost. Plastic bags do not rot down in the composting process; please do not use these for this service.

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