Recycling
New wheelie bins for Recycling
Dartford residents have a second 240 litre Wheeled Bin (GREY COLOUR) for the "dry recyclables". The Black Box takes glass bottles/ jars for recycling.
We collect the recycling bin fortnightly. Clean recyclable material which includes paper, plastic and cans, does not pose a risk to health and should not attract animals such as rats.
We will still be collecting your general waste (including food waste) weekly, but the cost of also collecting recycling waste every week would mean double the cost to Council Tax payers and lead to twice as many collection lorries in our streets each week.
- Recycling collection dates by street
- What to put in the "Grey Wheelie Bin"
- "Black Box for Glass" Recycling Scheme
- Flats recycling scheme
- Static recycling sites
- Assisted collections, green and commercial waste recycling
- Request a new Recycling Box using an Online Form now
Flats
The Council is keen to increase the opportunities for residents of flats to recycle and Cabinet have also approved a range of measures to achieve this.
Blocks of flats (public & private sector) range from the small “two up, two down” to five storey blocks of over 50 dwellings; each site must be dealt with individually.
At some of the smaller blocks, residents have their own wheeled bins, whilst many blocks have communal bin areas.
If there is space for additional bins for recycling these will be put in place with appropriate signing; other bin stores will need adaptation. In general we are trying to phase out clear sacks, currently delivered to many residents of flats, and where possible reusable canvas recycling bags will be issued.
These measures for flats will be put in place, in consultation with residents, over the coming months.
Assisted collections
If you are elderly, infirm or disabled, the Council may be able to help you with the collection of your refuse and recycling.
Green waste recycling and composting
Composting is nature's own way of recycling. Organic materials such as leaves, twigs, grass cuttings and vegetable food waste can be broken down over time to produce a rich compost that you can use in your garden.
The Council does not currently offer a separate collection for green waste for composting although Kent County Council supply home composting units (and water butts) at a very economic price - see the recycling waste page on the Kent web site
In addition KCC Household Waste and Recycling Centres take garden waste for composting - At Rochester Way (Dartford Heath).
Commercial waste recycling
The Council does not operate a service for recycling waste from commercial premises such as shops, offices or businesses. The "REMADE" organisations throughout the UK can offer advice to commercial waste producers.
Remade South East is in the business of recycling, creating environmental solutions for a sustainable South East. This is achieved through developing markets for recycled content products, providing tailored support to help grow green enterprises and introducing green practices to existing businesses.
Help the Aged recycling
Your discarded goods can raise funds to help vulnerable older people.
Every year, over 28 million tonnes of rubbish is created by households in the UK. By recycling your unwanted goods with Help the Aged, you can help raise vital funds for our work with disadvantaged older people. For more information, click here.
- If you have any unwanted items that you think may be wanted by someone else, why not advertise it for free here.
Recycling in Dartford on Kent TV