Press release from SMBC today: Solihull residents can now recycle plastic bags and wrapping along with their usual recycling at the kerbside. Everything that’s ‘soft plastic’ – from plastic bags, foil lined coffee bags and biscuit and sweet wrappers, to plastic film, bubble wrap, food wrapping and fruit and vegetable net bags – can now … More Plastic bags and wrapping recycling launches in Solihull
Certain items are dangerous if they are placed in household bins. Vapes, electrical items, batteries, and gas (Nox) canisters can all cause fires and explosions, putting real people in danger and impacting vital recycling and waste infrastructure. Batteries: Batteries are a major cause of fires in recycling and waste facilities, impacting infrastructure and putting real people in danger. Fires … More Putting dangerous items in bins puts real people in danger.
‘An incredibly flexible, highly efficient, and technologically advanced solution to waste management’ Sherbourne Recycling Ltd is a joint partnership of eight local authorities across the West Midlands that is changing the face of recycling waste management. The company was founded in 2021 and tasked with designing, facilitating the development of, and subsequently operating, a state-of-the-art … More SHERBOURNE RECYCLING IS ONE YEAR OLD
Why not book small item collections for clothing, batteries, paint and small electricals. Having them collected by our own service privider means they will be recycled properly and any funds will be invested in the whole service. Some door-to-door collectors are sound but some may not adhere to good practice and any non-recycled items may … More Small item collections – Solihull
Yesterday I joined fellow councillors/shareholders from the eight local authorities that have invested in the new Materials Recycling Centre (MRF) – https://www.sherbournerecycling.co.uk The MRF was born out of discussions between forward thinking local authorities who wished to change and challenge the system whereby recyclers (those who accepted received material) held the whip hand. It was … More RECYCLING – A GAME CHANGER
Press release from SMBC today: A new community funding scheme has been launched as part of Solihull Council’s environmental contract with Veolia and £10,000 is available to the borough’s local community groups and clubs. The Community Improvement Fund is aimed at groups who are looking to improve local areas. Constituted groups and clubs in Solihull … More Calling all community groups in Solihull – Solihull Council’s partner Veolia has £10k for local improvements
There are several things you can do with your real Christmas tree once you take them down. When purchasing your Christmas tree – see if the retailer offers a take-back scheme for your used tree, this service is usually provided by garden centres and tree suppliers If you purchase a tree with roots – why … More REAL CHRISTMAS TREES – Disposal in Solihull
Mixed Recycling Materials are sorted into the separate material fractions via an automated process at a Materials Recycling Facility. The separate materials are then baled and sold on the open market for manufacture into new products across the world. Any material that is not suitable for recycling is used to manufacture Solid Recovered Fuel (SDF) … More What happens to the recycling and waste collected at Bickenhill?
Followers may be interested to know where our household waste and recycling goes from Solihull. WE are committed to responsible waste and recycling outcomes. Mixed Recycling Materials are sorted into the separate material fractions via an automated process at a Materials Recycling Facility. The separate materials are then baled and sold on the open market … More Household Waste and Recycling Destinations
Solihull MBC has committed with other local authorities to develop a new world-leading next generation Material Recycling Facility (MRF) on the edge of Coventry. A new city-based company overseeing the project, Sherbourne Recycling Limited, has been established, creating new jobs for the local economy; with further expected in 2022 when commissioning of the new facility … More Materials Recycling Facility
Ken Hawkins 