The official 'dry recyclable' recycling rate for the Council is 27.93% (based on 2005/06 audited figures) and has been achieved through the council’s Twin Bin and Blue Box schemes.

Head of Neighbourhood Services, Mr. Edd deCoverley, said:

“Ashfield residents can be justifiably proud that the area is now recognised as one of the best for recycling in the country.

“I would like to thank everyone for continuing to separate their waste and supporting our schemes so well and also thank the Council's waste management collection crews and staff for their continuing hard work and dedication in making this achievement possible.”

The ranking was made by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and covers the Council’s Twin Box scheme which collects paper card and cardboard and the Blue Box scheme which collects glass bottles and jars.

Since its launch in June 2003, the council has recycled 28,000 tonnes of dry recyclables and 6,000 tonnes of glass have been recycled since the Blue Box scheme was introduced in November 2004.

More information about all Ashfield District Council’s recycling schemes

See our recycling statistics going back to April 2002