Improve your collections
Whether you are considering adding plastic bottle collections to your service, or already have a plastic bottle collection scheme, the key to success lies in the design and promotion of your service.
The following good practice guides are drawn from the experiences of other successful local authorities.
Good practice guides
The right collection frequency, receptacles and vehicles can improve the efficiency of kerbside collections.
Proper planning of bring site locations, layouts and equipment has been shown to improve recovery rates.
Collection schemes can be made more cost-effective with good practice handling and baling.
Find out how integrated communications have helped maximise returns from other authorities’ collection schemes.
More advice for partners available at
www.recyclenowpartners.org.uk.
