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Consultation has concluded
Bristol is a city that recycles nearly as much of household material as it sends to energy recovery. At present, over 45% of the waste produced by homes across the city is collected as recycling by the crews of Bristol Waste. The amount of household waste our city recycles has more than tripled in the past 20 years, and places Bristol high on the recycling league table when compared to other cities.
In recent years however, the rate at which we recycle our household waste has seen little growth, meaning we are still someway behind meeting the national target of achieving 65% recycling by 2035. We need to recycle more, but materials that could be recycled are still being thrown away in our black bins which should be for non-recyclable waste only. Our local analysis suggests that up to half of what is currently being thrown by households into their black non-recyclable bin is material that can be recycled. This includes food waste, paper and card, glass, plastic, cans, textiles and small electricals.
Our aim is to increase the amount our city recycles to meet national targets and deliver real benefits for our city. To achieve this increase, we are seeking the views of Bristol residents on how we can achieve this increase whilst continuing to deliver value for money services and meet the needs of households across our city.
This consultation asked you for your views on:
The current waste and recycling service; and
Future service options we’re considering for your waste and recycling services.
The feedback gathered during this consultation will help shape the future shape of waste and recycling services in our city. No decisions on future services will be made until after the replies to this consultation are considered.
Have your say
This consultation is closed
This survey was open from Monday 27January 2025 until midnight on Monday 10 March 2025.
Bristol is a city that recycles nearly as much of household material as it sends to energy recovery. At present, over 45% of the waste produced by homes across the city is collected as recycling by the crews of Bristol Waste. The amount of household waste our city recycles has more than tripled in the past 20 years, and places Bristol high on the recycling league table when compared to other cities.
In recent years however, the rate at which we recycle our household waste has seen little growth, meaning we are still someway behind meeting the national target of achieving 65% recycling by 2035. We need to recycle more, but materials that could be recycled are still being thrown away in our black bins which should be for non-recyclable waste only. Our local analysis suggests that up to half of what is currently being thrown by households into their black non-recyclable bin is material that can be recycled. This includes food waste, paper and card, glass, plastic, cans, textiles and small electricals.
Our aim is to increase the amount our city recycles to meet national targets and deliver real benefits for our city. To achieve this increase, we are seeking the views of Bristol residents on how we can achieve this increase whilst continuing to deliver value for money services and meet the needs of households across our city.
This consultation asked you for your views on:
The current waste and recycling service; and
Future service options we’re considering for your waste and recycling services.
The feedback gathered during this consultation will help shape the future shape of waste and recycling services in our city. No decisions on future services will be made until after the replies to this consultation are considered.
Have your say
This consultation is closed
This survey was open from Monday 27January 2025 until midnight on Monday 10 March 2025.