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Wales Online
28 minutes ago
- Wales Online
Welsh Government wants black bin bags to be collected just once a month
Welsh Government wants black bin bags to be collected just once a month New guidance issued by the Welsh Government says that black bag waste should be collected from homes every three to four weeks The new guidance says a limit of 60 litres of black waste is "sufficient" The Welsh Government has recommended that black bag waste should be collected from households only once every three to four weeks. In newly issued guidance for councils, the government states that "collection once every three to four weeks is sufficient and more frequent collection should be avoided so that it does not undermine the effectiveness of the recycling service provided". The Collections Blueprint 2025 document outlines that a weekly limit of 60 litres of black waste per household is "sufficient", noting that a standard wheelie bin has a capacity of 240 litres. The document emphasises that the Welsh Government's advised approach is "for all aspects of collection (household recycling and waste collections, reuse and recycling centres, bring sites, bulky collections, non-household recycling and waste collections, and litter collections) to be managed in an integrated way to deliver high-quality resource and management services at the lowest practicable unit costs". Regarding residual waste – the black bag waste – the document points out that "with increased recycling and less material going into disposal significantly less residual capacity is needed". It also suggests that Wales' 22 councils should consider implementing waste weighing "for data collection for residual collections" and stresses that black waste policies should be "actively enforced", with "clear policies in place for households that require additional capacity". There are variations throughout Wales regarding the collection of black waste. Cardiff sees collections every fortnight, whereas Newport, the Vale, and Rhondda Cynon Taf have a three-week interval. Article continues below In Conwy, residents wait four weeks for their black waste to be collected. You can explore the differences between councils here. A document has outlined recommendations for local authorities on nappy collections, garden waste, bulky item collections, and food waste management. It advocates for weekly food waste collections and insists that food waste bags should be provided free of charge. When it comes to "dry recycling" – which includes paper and cardboard; plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays; metal tins, cans, aerosols, and foil; cartons and other paper-based composite products; as well as glass jars and bottles – the preference is for items to be sorted at the kerbside rather than being mixed. These materials should be collected on a weekly basis. The guidance suggests that items should be inspected upon collection to ensure "the lowest possible contamination". This means unsuitable or dirty items would be rejected on the spot, with residents informed immediately. The recommendation is for households to receive three or more "preferably reusable, dry recycling containers" to keep recyclables separate. Local councils are also encouraged to establish repair and reuse shops to promote recycling. Furthermore, council recycling centres, according to the document, should aim for "at least 85% recycling and reuse". Wales boasts an impressive record in recycling, leading the UK and ranking second globally, just behind Austria. "An increasing proportion of waste managed by local authorities in Wales is being sent for preparing for reuse, recycling, or composting," the document states. The document indicates that 15 of Wales' 22 councils offer the recommended collection service and two additional councils are transitioning to it. Moreover, the document advises that councils ought to provide segregated litter bins to facilitate public recycling on-the-go and implement clear signage to indicate the correct disposal methods. Welsh Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders said: "We want the most straightforward waste collection service in the world for Wales. We need regulations brought forward to simplify waste collection for residents and businesses in Wales. 'With council tax rising year after year while services are being cut, people in Wales are right to question where their money is going and why they're being asked to do more with less." Article continues below A Welsh Government spokesman said: "The collections blueprint guidance to our local authorities has been a core part of our success in reaching second in the world for recycling. This version updates the blueprint in line with best practice and to cover the further enhancement of services, including the roll-out of repair and reuse. "As our local authority recycling services have improved and expanded, it increases the amount of household material recycled and collected as a valuable resource to go back into the economy, whilst reducing the amount of material needing costly disposal in black bins or bags which is wasted.' 'As a result, our environment benefits from a reduction in emissions and the use of raw materials, our economy benefits from the recycled materials collected, and our local authorities benefit from a reduction in the costly disposal of black bag waste.'
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Brits urged to act immediately if they find one common sticky weed in flower bed
Brits are being told to act immediately after a common weed is set to overtake the garden spaces during the summer time, and you just need a towel and your bare hands. Heatwave conditions will make weeds grow rapidly, and Brits have been told to act quickly when spotting a common weed that spreads right under our noses. Weeds can be an annoying problem to deal with, especially during the summer months when the temperatures can get quite unbearable forcing them to grow uncontrollably. As explained by gardening expert Harry Bodell at it's important to know what to look for and how to differentiate a weed from a garden plant. And this specific weed is quite the menace. It contains Velcro-like stems which can stick to clothing and other plants. What's worse is this is exactly how it spreads at an exponential rate. What is Goose-grass? Goosegrass, also known as sticky weed or cleavers, are tall and messy-looking, and can quickly take over a flower bed. in the first instance. They stick to other plants and even your clothes if you come into contact with them, making the stems difficult to remove. The easiest way to spot them is by looking for their whitish and flat stems. They usually appear when the grass gets mowed too short and the soil is poorly drained. That said, proper care of the lawn will avoid these sorts of problems. How best to remove Goose-grass The site explained: 'To remove Goose-grass from your lawn or other areas, pull it out of the ground by hand or remove it using a small trowel when the soil is damp, such as after rainfall. Be sure to remove the roots as well as the leaves and stems to prevent the weed from growing again.' Like many other types of weed, there's no need to use weed killers or other harmful chemicals - simply pulling them out effectively should do the job well. But, gardening experts and amateurs must look through the weeds and remove the roots accordingly to prevent them from growing back. Otherwise, you'll see yourself repeating the same task over and over again, and potentially losing sight of where this pesky weed is spreading. The RHS says Goosegrass does have some benefits as it's a great way to attract wildlife and increase the biodiversity in your garden spaces. Nonetheless, it's good to take control on the spread of cleavers around seedlings and young plants. Still, by fixing this as soon as it's spotted, gardeners can rest assured that their outdoor spaces will be as green and mess-free as possible. It doesn't take a lot of expertise or unnecessary financial expenses, but just some time and patience.
