25 September 2006
More than 600 households in St John are voluntarily participating in the trial recycling collection scheme according to a survey undertaken by Transport and Technical Services (TTS) staff. The survey was carried out on 7th and 8th of September during the third collection since the trial was launched in June.
The trial kerbside recycling scheme, which is run by the parish of St John in conjunction with TTS, encourages householders to segregate paper and metal packaging into two separate boxes for recycling. These materials are collected on the same day as glass providing a convenient recycling option for three key waste types.
On the days surveyed, 70% of households were putting out a box for collection whilst an encouraging 57% were using both boxes. A total of 8.67 tonnes of paper and 620 kg of metal were collected for recycling – the highest weight collected so far.
Connétable of St John, Richard Dupré says "We’re very pleased with the participation rate in St John as it compares well with successful schemes elsewhere. We would like to thank householders for their good work so far and to emphasise the importance of only putting paper and metals in the recycling boxes."
TTS Recycling Officer, John Rive says "The trial is voluntary and a 70% participation rate is very encouraging for recycling, particularly as the survey only represents a snap-shot and doesn’t take into account that some parishioners prefer our bring-bank system or were on holiday."
Deputy Guy de Faye, Minister for Transport and Technical Services concludes, "There has been interest from other parishes and this trial provides a good model for others thinking of offering a similar service. The Transport and Technical Services Department will be ready to support them."
So far more than 15 tonnes of paper and about 2 tonnes of metal have been collected since June. The trial recycling scheme continues until December.
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