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A WEEE bit more help

Posted by Julie Tomlin on Nov 23 2010

Another 14 collection banks have been delivered across Cherwell meaning it is now even easier to recycle small electrical items.

Cherwell District Council launched its WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) scheme in February.

And since then it has installed the bright pink banks, which can take small broken or unwanted items such as kettles and toasters, at 30 locations.

Councillor George Reynolds, Cherwell’s portfolio holder for environment, recreation and health, said: “Our new collection banks for small electrical items have proven extremely popular so far.

“A total of 18 tonnes has already been diverted from landfill which has saved £1,350 and recycling these items has earned £1,200 which will help us towards our aspiration of having no council tax rise next year.

“With Christmas just around the corner there will be a large number of items being replaced and if they’re of no interest to charity shops then we can find a use for them."

The electrical goods collected are broken down into their constituent parts which can be used to create components for new items.

The latest banks can be found at the following locations:

Banbury
o    Bradley Arcade, Bretch Hill
o    Admiral Holland pub, Woodgreen Avenue
o    Sainsbury’s, Oxford Road
Bicester
o    Highfield Social Club, George Street
o    Bowmont Square Car Park
o    Hart Place shops
Kidlington
o    Tesco, Watts Way
o    Park and ride, Water Eaton
Villages
o    Lower Heyford Village Hall, Station Road
o    Steeple Aston Village Hall, Fir Lane
o    Ambrosden, Ploughley Road car park
o    Cropredy Sports and Social Club, Williamscot Road
o    Deddington, Banbury Road layby
o    Launton, The Bull Inn pub, Bicester Road

Larger items such as televisions, computer monitors, fridges and washing machines can be disposed of at Oxfordshire County Council’s waste and recycling centres.

A bulky waste collection can also be organised at a cost of £20 for up to four large items by calling 01295 221940.

Last changed: Nov 23 2010 at 11:44 AM

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