Learning about kerbside collection of recyclable material in Guernsey

February 18th, 2014 by States of Guernsey Public Services Department

Kerbside collection of recyclable material in Guernsey begins in March 2014.

The States of Guernsey Public Services wants to answer any questions islanders might have about the collections.

Information packs are being sent to all households before the launch of the interim scheme on 10 March 2014.

Islanders will also receive a year’s supply of the specially designed clear bags and blue bags.

Tina Norman-Ross, waste prevention and recycling officer, said “we have made the scheme as simple as we can for everyone.”

“Starting on 10 March 2014 households will be able to put their recycling out on their normal refuse collection night and it will be taken to be sorted and then recycled.”

“On the first week, paper and card can be put out in the clear bags and on the second week, tins, cans, plastic containers and drinks cartons can be put out in the blue bags.”

“During the interim scheme, islanders will still need to take their glass to the bring banks.”

The Public Services Department recently undertook a survey at the Home Life Show, which revealed that the majority of islanders were looking forward to using the scheme.

“I think people are ready for kerbside,” said Mrs Norman-Ross.

“However we understand that people might still have some questions, or want some advice on how they can make the most of the recycling collections.

“We have arranged a series of drop-ins where we will be on hand to answer any questions or queries islanders might have.”

Public services staff will be available at the following drop-in sessions:

February 2014 drop-in sessions

Wednesday 19 February 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at B&Q, Admiral Park
Wednesday 19 February 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. at Waitrose, Admiral
Wednesday 19 February 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Co-operative Grande Marché, St Sampson
Saturday 22 February from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St Martin’s Farmers’ Market
Saturday 22 February from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aladdin’s Cave
Saturday 22 February from 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Forest Stores
Saturday 22 February from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at St Peter’s Food Hall
Sunday 23 February from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m at Le Friquet Garden Centre
Wednesday 26 February from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Co-operative Grande Marché, St Martin
Wednesday 26 February from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at St Peter’s Food Hall

March 2014 drop-in sessions

Saturday 1 March from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to Quayside
Saturday 1 March from 12.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Alliance
Saturday 1 March from 12.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Waitrose, Rohais
Sunday 2 March from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Le Friquet Garden Centre
Wednesday 5 March from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Co-operative Grande Marché, St Sampson
Wednesday 5 March from 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at B&Q, Admiral Park
Wednesday 5 March from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre
Saturday 8 March from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Sunday 9 March from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at M&S in St Martin

Blue kerbside recycling bags

clean mixed tins
clean cans
aerosol containers
clean plastic bottles, containers, and trays (but not black plastic nor thin film)
clean drink cartons including milk and juice cartons
biscuit tins
aluminium foil
aluminium foil trays

Clear Kerbside recycling bags

newspapers
magazines
cardboard
white paper
coloured paper

There is no limit to the number of recycling bags that can be placed out for kerbside collection on the appropriate night.

Households that need more bags can obtain them from the Public Services Department or from their parish Constables’ office.

Black bags for residual waste

General household waste
Any item contaminated with food (chip papers, takeaway pizza boxes)

Bring Banks

Glass bottles
Glass jars

If island residents are unable to visit one of the drop-in sessions for any reason, but would still like more information, they can go online or email [email protected], or call Public Services on 234699.