Recycling is simple!
When it comes to recycling the possibilities really are endless! Most of the things we use can be recycled into something new and it couldn’t be easier to do. For lots more info on how to start recycling more at home or at school visit the national recycle now website by clicking here.

Why is Recycling Important?
Rubbish comes from lots of sources, including industry and businesses, construction, houses, and places like hospitals. Household waste is made up of anything that we throw away - paper, plastic bottles, cartons, glass and cans, used packaging, food leftovers and garden waste. However it also includes things like books, clothes and furniture and other waste dumped on the streets (including litter).

Most of our waste goes to landfill (big holes in the countryside full of waste). However over 70% of the average bin could be re-used or recycled, and the government's Waste Strategy 2000 introduced statutory recycling targets - that means they are not voluntary but have to be aimed for and reached by law. For example the Government wants each Local Authority to recycle at least 25% of their waste.

Who's behind it?
The Recycle for Wiltshire campaign is backed by the Waste Partnership for Wiltshire. They aim to help the promotion of recycling within the community. So wherever you are in Lyneham, this campaign should apply to you. New EU legislation means that failing to recycle is not just bad for the environment – but could also lead to local authority fines. Wiltshire is rising to the challenge with an awareness-raising campaign. Find out how to do your bit.

Recycle Now
The introduction of "Black Recycle Bins" to the community by the former North Wiltshire District Council's 'Recycling and Waste Minimisation Campaign' was completed in June 2004 and many opther local communities in the area were given the recycling bins to enable them to be able to recycle from their doorsteps. The highly successful county wide kerbside recycling service has been extended to 7,313 homes in Malmesbury, Lyneham, Cricklade and Purton and will enable even more people to do their bit to stop North Wiltshire going to waste.

The free fortnightly service is provided by Wiltshire Waste Partnership, of which Wiltshire Council is a member, and Hills Recycling. The black recycling boxes were delivered to homes in Lyneham on Thursday June 24 2004 with the first collection starting two weeks later.

At the time of the introduction of the recycling bins Sylvia Doubell, lead member for waste minimisation and recycling, said: “We are delighted that we are extending the kerbside recycling service. This is the next phase in plans to increase recycling and waste minimisation in North Wiltshire. Residents in the district are very keen to do their bit and I am sure people in Malmesbury, Cricklade, Lyneham and Purton will welcome this extended service. The combination of kerbside recycling and our new wheeled bins will have a significant impact on reducing the amount of rubbish going to landfill.”

The scheme started in the summer of 2003 following a £1 million grant from Defra, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The grant enabled the partnership to provide kerbside recycling to 57,500 homes across Wiltshire, with 28,666 in Corsham, Chippenham, Calne and Wootton Bassett being among the first to benefit.

Questions and Answers
Residents can use the black lidded boxes to recycle newspapers, junk mail, magazines, glass bottles and jars, cans, and textiles. Residents wanting further information should contact the recycling information line on 0870 242 7596. Your questions and answers are listed Here...