Protecting the environment - reduce/reuse/recycle

The Council encourages residents to reduce, reuse and recycle as much household rubbish as possible. Recycling our rubbish conserves resources, saves energy and helps protect the environment by reducing the amount of rubbish in landfill sites.

You can use the green bins, food waste containers, compost bins, garden cuttings collection service etc. it provides to recycle your rubbish. If you live in block of flats, you can recycle your rubbish using the new communal facilities the Council has provided. The Council collects the following items for recycling weekly:

food waste
food and drink cans
glass bottles and jars
plastic milk bottles
mixed paper and card
household batteries.

Please put your recycling boxes out by 7am on collection day.

You can also recycle glass, paper, card, cans,plastic bottles, textiles and shoes at recycling areas at supermarket sites.

You can also help by making sure that you dispose of rubbish, litter and unwanted household items properly. Please tell us about any problems.

The Council also offers a free, monthly, bulky collection service, of up to 3 items per household.

If you need more information, or to arrange a free collection please contact the Council’s Recycling Team on 01452 396396 or email enviro@gloucester.gov.uk|

Gloucester City Homes Environmental Strategy|