Recycling & Refuse

Why do we recycle? Find out why recycling is good for the environment and how it diverts valuable materials from disposal Learn More Keeping the world greener!

Why do we recycle?

Find out why recycling is good for the environment and how it diverts valuable materials from disposal

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Keeping the world greener!

Recycling reduces waste, saves on energy and reduces emissions.

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Recycling

It is everyone's responsibility to recycle as much waste as we can. After treatment, these materials are reused which reduces the amount of energy required for re-processing. Opposed to using raw materials, it also benefits the environment.

Recycling correctly not only helps the environment but also has financial benefits for everyone. The more you, the householder, can recycle the more it increased the revenue received from the material. This is why it is important to only recycle items that are requested within the Barrow Borough Recycling Scheme.

Refuse

Waste disposal has changed dramatically in recent years. In the past all household waste was disposed of at landfill sites. This was the cheapest method, however, it was also the most ecologically damaging, creating methane gas. Some items, such as plastic would take thousands of years to decompose.

Household waste, that cannot be recycled, is delivered to the Mechanical Biological Treatment plant (MBT). This process takes everyday household waste and after processing produces a pellet like item that is used for generating power.

Garden Waste Subscriptions run from 1 April to 31 March every year.

New subscriptions for the year 2023-2024 are now closed. You will need to sign up to subscription year 2024-2025 to use this service.

You can now subscribe for a Garden Waste Collection by clicking the link below:

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