Electrical items, plastic bags and batteries could all be given roadside bins for recycling in Powys.

Powys County Council has proposed that new materials could be part of the kerbside pickup by waste disposal teams.

The plans which are part of the new Draft Powys Sustainable Resource Strategy could see items such as small electrical items and textiles being available for pickup by local bin lorries.

In the proposal the council has said it will “explore opportunities to collect new materials at the kerbside for recycling, including small electricals, textiles, small batteries, and flexible plastics (i.e. plastic bags, wrappings etc).”

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“By implementing the actions within the strategy, we aim to work collaboratively with the communities of Powys to reduce waste, promote reuse and repair, and increase recycling,” said Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys.. 

“Together we can reduce our environmental impact, lower our carbon footprint, move towards a sustainable circular economy where resources are valued and not discarded, and ensure a greener future for all.”

The strategy has also put forward a number of proposals to potentially reduce the number of bin collections, make bins smaller and punish residents for not recycling.

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Powys County Council have confirmed the plans will be put out for public engagement after a scrutiny meeting next week.

“When developing strategies, it is important to involve our stakeholders in the process,” said Cllr Charlton.

“We will be running a 12-week public engagement exercise, where we will be seeking views from residents, members, partner organisations and workplaces on the draft policy.

“Our stakeholders’ voices will help ensure the strategy is comprehensive, feasible, and supported by the community and will influence future decisions and service provision across Powys.”