Dozen Somerset recycling sites take single-use coffee cups

Added on 10 January 2018

Somerset caffeine addicts now have a dozen new locations where they can recycle single-use plastic-lined paper coffee cups from major High Street cafe and takeaway chains. News that 12 recycling sites will take the cups comes as MPs call for a 25p "latte levy" to invest in recycling and en...

‘Don’t bin that battery’ refuse warning on blaze risk

Added on 14 August 2017

Gadget users are being urged “don’t bin that battery” and to take other steps to avoid the risk of setting off a blaze in their rubbish bin that could endanger their home and family. Further details on this initiative from Somerset Waste Partnership can be found here

'Cards only’ switch as all recycling sites go cash-free

Added on 14 August 2017

Somerset’s 16 recycling sites will switch to operate cash-free and cheque-free from Friday 1 September with almost all payments taken only on credit, debit and charge cards. Further information can be found here