\n From Tuesday 31 March, Stockton Council will begin weekly collections of recycling and food waste for all residents, while non-recyclable household waste will be collected fortnightly.\n<\/p>\n
\n Councillor Nigel Cooke, cabinet member for environment, leisure, and culture at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, said: “Due to changes in national legislation, financial pressures and our ongoing commitment to reduce our carbon emissions, we needed to change the way we collect and dispose of the Borough’s waste to ensure an efficient, effective and resilient service which is fit for the future.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The Borough\u2019s current recycling rate is the lowest in the Tees Valley.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Introducing a weekly recycling collection, alongside a weekly food waste collection will hopefully encourage households to recycle more.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The removal of food waste and other recyclable material allows residual household waste to be collected fortnightly.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Although your refuse bin will be collected less often, you\u2019ll have more frequent recycling options \u2013 including weekly food waste collections \u2013 so you can easily keep your bins manageable.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Households who may benefit are also encouraged to subscribe to our garden waste collection service if they haven\u2019t already.\n<\/p>\n
\n “These changes to our waste and recycling service will help the Council move forward with our commitment to the environment, reduce costs, and, most importantly, continue to provide an outstanding service to our residents.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We recognise this will mean a new routine for many people, and we are committed to working with residents and businesses to make the transition as smooth as possible.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Since May last year our Resident Engagement Officers have been out and about in the local community to discuss these changes with residents and businesses, and this will continue in the coming months.\n<\/p>\n