Over 155,000 tonnes of waste recycled in four years
Wednesday 01 September 2021
New figures show Bridgend County Borough has recycled over 155,000 tonnes of waste in the last four years – the equivalent weight of 26,000 African bush elephants.
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Bank Holiday waste and recycling collections changes
Friday 27 August 2021
Due to the bank holiday, there will be no waste and recycling collections on Monday 30 August.
Rubbish to reusable: How your litter bin waste is processed
Tuesday 17 August 2021
Ever wondered what happens to your rubbish once it’s been put into a public litter bin?
Recycling rates set to increase even further thanks to new litter contract
Friday 06 August 2021
Changes in the way that litter-bin rubbish is processed is expected to boost recycling rates in Bridgend County Borough.
Brackla resident hails ‘Dream Team’ council street cleaners
Thursday 29 July 2021
A resident has heaped praise on Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cleaner Streets Team after they helped clean up a split rubbish bag full of nappies.
Residents and workers thanked for efforts during ‘pandemic heatwave’
Tuesday 27 July 2021
Recycling and waste collectors who worked throughout the recent heatwave to ensure that household waste could still be picked up despite many of their colleagues having to self-isolate after potential exposure to coronavirus have been thanked for their efforts.
Recycling and waste collections at Wildmill
Tuesday 27 July 2021
Plans are under development for a review of the current recycling and waste arrangements in Wildmill which will seek to engage with residents and consider the location of collection points around the estate.
School pupil’s poster to promote anti-littering campaign
Friday 16 July 2021
A poster designed by a primary school pupil will be at the forefront of a new anti-littering campaign.
Waste contract proposals involve plans for ‘greener’ vehicles
Thursday 15 July 2021
Councillors will consider proposals to extend the waste contract in Bridgend County Borough with Kier for two to three years at a scrutiny meeting next week.
New recycling centre ready to offer residents a ‘bigger, better service’
Tuesday 13 July 2021
Final preparations are underway at Village Farm Industrial Estate in Pyle for Bridgend County Borough Council’s all-new community recycling centre.