Much ‘rubbish’ is food waste and recycling

I am aware that there is at least one petition circulating to keep the black bin collection weekly. We have of course started a consultation on all our proposed changes and every response is welcomed and will inform the final decision.

Can I try to explain to those who are concerned. Whilst this proposal will save money the prime reason for doing it is to support our Climate Change Strategy.

Most longer-term residents will remember when we just had a single dustbin. RBWM then added small boxes to recycle glass and cardboard.

We now have a large waste bin and a large recycling bin and a food waste bin.

In my own case we only put out the black bin every three or four weeks because we try to recycle everything.

We will supply extra food waste bins and blue bins to residents who require them.

It is our duty as individuals and as a borough and a country to recycle everything we can. Food waste is used to generate methane and electricity and the residue is used as top dressing for farmers.

I really don’t understand why every household does not separate food waste. Collections of blue bins and food waste will remain weekly.

Cllr DAVID COPPINGER Lead member for Planning, Environmental Services and Maidenhead