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<\/a><\/p>\nA separate \u00a3663,000 infraction fine relating to 2021\/22 was dismissed earlier.<\/p>\n
The council attributed the improvement to its new Resource and Waste Strategy for 2024-2030 and the move to three-weekly collections of non-recyclable black bin waste in April 2025.<\/p>\n
Other changes included a new \u2018visible waste\u2019 process at Flintshire\u2019s Household Recycling Centres and ongoing work to raise awareness of recycling.<\/p>\n
Early indications suggest the council has achieved the statutory 70% recycling target for 2025\/26, up from 63% the year before, although final figures are still subject to verification.<\/p>\n
Flintshire is also hopeful that a further fine for missing the 2024\/25 target, potentially worth around \u00a3960,000 based on Welsh Government\u2019s \u00a3200 per tonne infraction rate, will also be waived if the 70% rate is confirmed.<\/p>\n
Katie Wilby, Flintshire County Council\u2019s Chief Officer for Streetscene and Transportation, said: \u201cWe are pleased that the significant progress made in our recycling performance across Flintshire has been recognised by Welsh Government through removal of these fines.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added: \u201cOur focus has been on delivering meaningful, long-term change to move Flintshire towards a more circular economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile there is still work to do, these results demonstrate the positive impact of the changes we have made and the efforts of our communities, and we would like to thank residents for their ongoing support,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
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