MSDC, in partnership with our contractors Serco and the ‘Recycle your Electricals’ campaign, will be launching a new kerbside collection service for small electrical items and household batteries from week commencing 23 November.
This service will reduce the need for Mid Sussex residents to transport their small electricals to another location and reduce the likelihood of them entering the residual waste stream via household rubbish bins. To support the service, our current collection vehicles have been modified with the installation of a small cage (on the near side) to keep these items separate on the collection vehicle.
Our current lockdown means we will be proceeding with a softer launch to avoid overwhelming our collection crews with small electrical items as more people stay at home over the coming month. The collection service is not currently available to residents with communal rubbish collections.
Communications for the service will be delivered as follows:
- 9 November- 20 November- bin hangers advertising the service placed onto black wheelie bins
- 9 November onwards- small scale social media advertising, focusing on a ‘little and often’ message; website made live
- 23 November- Advertising panels installed on vehicle fleet
A leaflet that will be available on MSDC website from 9 November onwards. The dedicated page on our website will also outline the service for residents, including a collection checklist and answers to frequently asked questions.
Any questions please email wastematters@midsussex.gov.uk
Kind regards,
Emma Dawson
Waste & Recycling Communications & Project Officer
