Recycle those Slough autumn leaves - join the green waste scheme
Slough Borough Council is asking residents to recycle their garden waste, by signing up to the green bin scheme.
Photo of the green bins being delivered across the townThe council has taken delivery of new green bins after receiving a £300,000 waste performance and efficiency grant from the government.
Throughout this month, 2,500 green bins will be delivered to Slough residents who are currently on the waiting list, leaving some extra bins for new people who want to sign up to the scheme.
Green bins can be used to recycle all sorts of garden waste including lawn mowings, hedge trimmings, weeds, small branches, cut flowers and leaves.
The garden waste is then recycled into compost at a large plant outside Reading.
Cllr John Edwards, commissioner for Slough public protection, said: “This council has made a commitment to improving the environment in Slough, which is why we are investing even more money in the green waste scheme.
“Recycling garden waste not only saves space in landfill, it helps to slow climate change as well.
“When organic material, such as garden waste, is placed in landfill it decomposes without air. This produces methane, a powerful global warming gas.
“By composting your garden waste, either at home or as part of the garden waste collection scheme, you are helping to do your bit to fight climate change.”
Sarah Bryan, Slough Borough Council’s recycling officer, said: “We want residents to join in the effort and help to make Slough cleaner, safer and greener.
“By signing up to the green waste scheme, you will be joining the 13,500 other residents who have all made a pledge to make Slough greener.”
Sign up to be part of our next green bin roll out by calling 01753 875255 or emailing greenwaste@slough.gov.uk.
Slough Borough Council