The new recycling service

The new Trolibocs containers continue to be delivered throughout the county and you can check forthcoming deliveries on the recycling pages on the website. Remember - the new service does not start until Monday, 3 June.

We appreciate your patience as we roll out the new service to 45,000 households throughout the county. Please note that a comprehensive information pack about the new service is in the top box of the Trolibocs and there is extensive information on the frequently asked questions page of the website.  Your collection day may change, and you will be able to check this information on our website from Wednesday, 15 May.

 All you need to know about the new service is available on the recycling and waste changes page of the website. This includes information about what’s changing, guides and information, an introduction to the new Trolibocs and much more.

Key facts about the new service: recycling (paper, glass, cardboard, plastic, metals and tins) to be collected every week food waste to be collected every week recycling capacity increasing from 240 litres every fortnight to 290 litres every week (more than double the current capacity) free collection of small electrical items and household batteries every week absorbent hygiene materials to be collected every week (subscription service) garden waste to be collected every two weeks (chargeable service) free textiles collection every four weeks non-recyclable waste to be collected every four weeks in larger 240 litre bin

At the moment, Denbighshire has to pay for recycling to be sorted and this cost is increasing. As some of the current mixed recycling is contaminated, it leads to fines. In addition, approximately 33% of what is currently put in black bins could be recycled.  With residents sorting their own recycling it will mean less contamination, and therefore fewer fines. In addition, recycling will increase and be better quality so the council can choose where materials are sold.

Even with more collections and workers, the service will be cheaper than the existing model and more importantly, it’s better for the environment.

Key dates:

23 February – 17 May                  Delivery of Trolibocs containers throughout the county

Wednesday 16 May                     Information about collection dates available on the website

Monday 3 June                             New service begins

Thank you - your recycling is making a BIG difference in Denbighshire.