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Waste and Recycling

 

Each year, Maidstone Households throw away over 60,000 tonnes of rubbish, of which over 65% could easily be recycled.

 

By simply reducing, reusing and recycling our waste, we can reduce the strain on natural resources, reduce the harmful effect we have on the environment and reduce the cost of waste disposal.

 

We can all make a difference!

 

A typical household waste bin consists of:

 

  • 30% Paper & Card
  • 25% Organic Matter
  • 8% Metals
  • 10% Glass
  • 8% Plastics
  • 19% Textiles, Dust etc.

 

Last year Maidstone recycled

 

  • 4,573 tonnes of paper
  • 1,977 tonnes of glass
  • 461 tonnes of cardboard
  • 13 tonnes of shoes
  • 15 tonnes of books
  • 70 tonnes of cans
  • 223 tonnes of textiles
  • 610 tonnes of other recyclables were collected by community groups etc.

 


 

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Contact the refuse and recycling team

 

Phone: 01622 602162

Email:  ku.vog.enotsdiam@REMOVEMEgnilcycer