Forest Parish News
REFUSE COLLECTIONS - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Collection of your household refuse will change in 2013.
29th September 2013 is the start date. From this date there will be a system of dual collection of waste and
recyclable materials from every household in the Parish.
Dual Collection means :ONE sack of household waste - Containing food waste and stuff you cannot recycle in Guernsey; AND
ONE sack of recyclable materials - SACK A : Paper and Cardboard OR
SACK B : Tins, Cans, Milk Cartons and Plastic but NOT GLASS
SACK A and SACK B will be collected on alternate weeks.
EXAMPLE of future bin-nights
Date
29th September 2013
6th October 2013
13th October 2013
20th October 2013
27th October 2013
3rd November 2013
Sack Contents
Household Waste
Recyclables
ONE SACK of food waste and
ONE SACK A - Paper and
stuff you cannot recycle
Cardboard
ONE SACK of food waste and
ONE SACK B - Tins, Cans, Milk
stuff you cannot recycle
Cartons and Plastic
ONE SACK of food waste and
ONE SACK A - Paper and
stuff you cannot recycle
Cardboard
ONE SACK of food waste and
ONE SACK B - Tins, Cans, Milk
stuff you cannot recycle
Cartons and Plastic
ONE SACK of food waste and
ONE SACK A - Paper and
stuff you cannot recycle
Cardboard
ONE SACK of food waste and
ONE SACK B - Tins, Cans, Milk
stuff you cannot recycle
Cartons and Plastic
From 29th September 2013 the household waste sack must not contain, (unless contaminated – e.g. soiled
paper or cardboard and thus not recyclable).
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BOTTLES, JARS or any other form of GLASS
PAPER
CARDBOARD
TINS
CANS
MILK and JUICE CARTONS
RECYCLABLE PLASTIC
The above items (except BOTTLES, JARS and GLASS) will be collected in Sack A or Sack B and taken
for recycling.
GLASS in any form eg BOTTLES and JARS will NOT be collected and must be taken to the BOTTLE
BANKS.
The Forest Parish is introducing this system as part of the Waste Strategy approved by your deputies in the
States of Guernsey in February 2012.
The Waste Strategy aims to increase recycling and reduce stuff taken to the tip.
From 29th September 2013 the BRING BANKS will remain open for all recyclables. You MUST take all
GLASS, BOTTLES and JARS to the Bring Banks and you may also take any other recyclables.
There will be no increase in your refuse rate.
VERY IMPORTANT POINT
REFUSE SACKS - ONLY CLEAR REFUSE SACKS WILL BE COLLECTED BY THE BIN-MAN
CLEAR REFUSE SACKS will be available FREE OF CHARGE from the following places :
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FOREST ROAD GARAGE SHOP
FOREST STORES
FOREST DOUZAINE ROOM
FOREST CO-OP
No other types of refuse sack or bin-bag will be collected by the bin-man
On bin-night you can still put your refuse sacks out inside a bin which the bin-man will empty.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Why can't I put bottles or glass out for collection?
A - Because if any glass is broken or breaks it will contaminate the other recyclable material which cannot
then be recycled and will become worthless.
Q - Will this change cost me more?
A - No: This is an interim scheme and during this phase of the Waste Strategy any increased costs are being
met by the States of Guernsey.
Q - Surely that means money from my taxes?
A - Not quite: The money the States will use to meet any increased costs will come from a surcharge which
has been levied on waste dumped at Mont Cuet.
Q - What happens if I don't use the correct refuse sack of bin-bag?
A - Your waste will not be collected.
Q - What happens if I include bottles, jars or glass in any of my waste?
A - Your waste will not be collected.
Q- What happens if I forget to put out my recyclables?
A - You can still take them to the bring banks.
Full details are on the website www.forestparish.org.gg