East Hampshire Axes Bottle Banks Early Over Recycling Mess
East Hampshire District Council has pulled the plug on all local bottle banks – way ahead of schedule. Originally due to disappear by January 2025, these recycling bins will vanish by Friday, November 1.
Overflowing and Misused: Why the Rush?
Council chiefs blame rampant misuse. Overflowing glass banks and rubbish dumps of non-glass waste turned these once-helpful containers into an “absolute blight on the community.”
“We cleared glass banks only to find them overflowing again the next day,” said Councillor Richard Millard, EHDC Leader. “It looks like local businesses are dumping their glass here, despite having their own recycling options. Plus, some bins are stuffed with non-glass rubbish.”
Home Collection to the Rescue
Gone are the bottle banks, but residents won’t be left in the lurch. Fortnightly home glass collections are now the main recycling route. Crews will even collect extra glass, providing it’s in proper containers.
“We don’t have much choice but to remove the banks,” Millard added. “I’m confident households can recycle all their glass through home collections.”
Householders are urged to use the convenient home service and keep East Hampshire’s streets clean. Say goodbye to bottle banks – and hello to hassle-free home recycling.
