What happens to collected waste from Powys?

In 2020/21 Powys recycled 66% of its waste, saving £4 million, and avoiding 17,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling and waste once it has been collected?

The answers are here and here.

---

Recycling Collections

If you are unsure about the collection day for your bin or recycling containers, use the checker on this page

• Put out your bin and recycling containers by 7:30am on your collection day.
• Recycling and food waste is collected weekly.
• Wheelie bins and purple bags are collected 3-weekly.

If you are unsure about which items the council collects for recycling, or which box to put it in, go to

• What to do with my Recycling and Rubbish?

There are a number of good guides on this page that tell you where you can dispose of various items - including Christmas waste.

An important guide is the 'Information on Waste Plastics' which explains why you are being asked not to put plastic film in your recycling box.

---

How can I dispose of bulky furniture?

Threa are two organisations in Powys collecting household items to be donated to people in Powys who are in need of these items.

Powys Cleaning Service

Powys cleaning service are working alongside the Homelessness Prevention and alleviation team within Powys and are looking for unwanted recyclable household items (in good clean order) to donate to people in Powys who are vulnerable or less privileged.

Collection is free of charge.

For more information please visit our webpage, ring 01597 827396 or email mobileservicesupport@powys.gov.uk

Phoenix Furniture Collection Scheme

Phoenix is a registered non-profit making charity. They collect donated furniture, household goods and electrical items from the public. These are then cleaned and sorted before being passed on to Powys residents in need of low-cost furniture.

Phoenix will collect for free, phone 01686 623336 for more information.

What happens to my recycling and residual waste once collected from the kerbside?

 

 

Page last modified: 11 Nov 2022, 00:15