New quarterly collections will help with recycling push
Recycling collections for old clothing,
batteries and small electronic items are being re-launched by
Harlow Council to help residents recycle more.
The quarterly collections are part the
Council’s waste contract with Veolia. The collections will be
carried out by local organisation ECCO.
Residents should look out for a leaflet in the
shape of a hanger coming through their letter boxes shortly. Items
such as textiles, paired footwear, batteries, bags, towels,
household linen and small electronic items like radios or CD
players can all be put in a black sack.
The hanger should be attached to the sack and
put out on the next recycling collection day. Clothing of good
quality will be sent for reuse in developing countries with other
items recycled. Parts from electrical goods will be recycled into
new products.
Councillor Tony Hall, Chairman of the
Council’s Environment & Community Committee says:
"It's important we recycle as much as we can
to protect the environment and reduce landfill costs. Although we
have clothing banks around the town, this scheme gives residents
the opportunity to recycle these items from the kerbside. We also
know people want to recycle things like batteries and past trials
have proved popular for this item.
“Clothing, batteries and small electronic
items collected under this scheme will either be reused or recycled
into new products.”
Residents can find out more information
at by following this link to our
recycling area or by phoning (01279) 446655.