Where it is recycled



The material collected for recycling is sent to different recycling plant locations in the UK:

Paper

Paper is sent to a paper mill in Kent.

   

Cardboard

Cardboard is taken to a cardmill mill in West Somerset.

   

Glass

Glass bottles and jars are taken to a recycling plant in Harlow, Essex.

   

Plastic bottles

The plastic bottles collection at the mini recycling centres are taken to various recycling plants in the UK.

   

Food waste

The food waste collected in Mendip, South Somerset and Taunton Deane is taken to an 'In-Vessel Composting' facility at Dimmer, near Castle Cary.

   

Cans

Food and drink cans are taken to a recycling plant in Llanelli in Carmarthenshire.

   

Garden waste

The garden waste is sent to six composting plants throughout Somerset.

   

Textiles

Textiles are taken to a recycling plant in Devizes in Wiltshire.


 


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