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Palm Recycling has secured a five year extension to the existing kerbside collection contract it operates in partnership with Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council.
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Palm Recycling has secured a five year extension to the existing kerbside collection contract it operates in partnership with Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council. The scheme, which commenced 24 October 2011, sees the existing source segregated service change to a new Dual Stream collection method, introducing a range of benefits to both the Borough Council and its 53,000 households.
Aiming to increase recycling rates by 30% against the existing scheme, the new simplified Dual Stream collection method will allow residents to streamline their current system with a reduction in containers, as well as a move from a weekly refuse and recycling service, to an alternate week one.
Additional benefits include cost savings and a reduction in the council's overall carbon footprint as the number of vehicles required to service the scheme is reduced from eleven to five, without impacting on the high collection volumes and quality and value of material collected previously. In addition, one new split-bodied collection vehicle has been provided by Palm Recycling to undertake the scheme.
Residents have been provided with a 240-litre wheeled bin for mixed glass, cans, mixed plastics and tetrapak; a 55-litre inner caddy for mixed paper and card; and a disposable bag for textiles.
Sarah Raymond, business manager, Palm Recycling, said: "Working closely with Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council and listening to extensive feedback from local residents regarding the type of service they wanted, we have developed a scheme that simplifies recycling yet continues to promote and encourage greater recycling participation. Additionally it also brings a number of economic and wider environmental benefits that impact positively on local residents and the council."
Councillor Bill Sheppard, Cabinet Member for Health and Environment at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council said: "We're delighted to be introducing new and improved recycling services across our Borough. The Dual Stream Collection scheme introduced in conjunction with Palm Recycling ensures material quality is maintained, which is essential for recycling into new products, alongside increased recycling rates due to the expected increase in participation in the new scheme."
For further information on Palm Recycling, contact the company on Tel: 0151 550 4684 or enquires@palmrecycling.co.uk .
About Palm Recycling Limited
Palm Recycling Limited was formed on 12th February 2010 and is responsible for the procurement of recovered paper feedstock for Palm Paper Ltd based in King's Lynn, Norfolk. It comprises an experienced team of resource management experts, who operate and manage a range of collection and purchase contracts serving local authorities and commercial customers throughout the UK. Based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, Palm Recycling develops schemes that deliver quality material that maximise recycling opportunities across a broad range of materials.
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