Further to my article at the end of June about the food waste recycling trial, today's Courier mentions its forthcoming launch this coming Wednesday. The City Council's Recycling Projects Officer has now sent me some specific information about the West End area's trial :
"I am now writing to update you on the progress we have made & the forthcoming deliveries of food waste caddies, liners & kerbside containers.
During early July, all households in the trial areas received a visit from a Recycling Advisor or member of the Waste Strategy team, hand-delivering the "Teaser card" advising residents of the forthcoming scheme and of the possibility of opting-out. This gave us the opportunity to address any concerns & answer any queries householders had at that time. The last day for Opting-Out was Friday 12th August and the details for your ward area are as follows:
Area 3 - Invergowrie and Clayhills Drive (West End Ward): 234 households offered, 27 opt-outs (11.5%). Overall opt-out rate across the 10 areas is 7.8%.
Deliveries of caddies, liners and kerbside containers for all those taking part are due to commence on Wednesday 24th August . First collections will be on Wednesday 7th September and will follow thereafter on a fortnightly basis.
A detailed information leaflet will be distributed with the caddies & this should answer all questions but telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided should anyone have any queries. A link to our webpage which has a list of FAQ's is also included - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/environment/foodwaste/ Also, information sessions will be held at libraries within the ward areas after the trial has commenced."
"I am now writing to update you on the progress we have made & the forthcoming deliveries of food waste caddies, liners & kerbside containers.
During early July, all households in the trial areas received a visit from a Recycling Advisor or member of the Waste Strategy team, hand-delivering the "Teaser card" advising residents of the forthcoming scheme and of the possibility of opting-out. This gave us the opportunity to address any concerns & answer any queries householders had at that time. The last day for Opting-Out was Friday 12th August and the details for your ward area are as follows:
Area 3 - Invergowrie and Clayhills Drive (West End Ward): 234 households offered, 27 opt-outs (11.5%). Overall opt-out rate across the 10 areas is 7.8%.
Deliveries of caddies, liners and kerbside containers for all those taking part are due to commence on Wednesday 24th August . First collections will be on Wednesday 7th September and will follow thereafter on a fortnightly basis.
A detailed information leaflet will be distributed with the caddies & this should answer all questions but telephone numbers and e-mail addresses are provided should anyone have any queries. A link to our webpage which has a list of FAQ's is also included - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/environment/foodwaste/ Also, information sessions will be held at libraries within the ward areas after the trial has commenced."
The West End trial area's information session will take place on Monday 26th September at Menzieshill Library between 11am and 1pm.