An additional 37,000 residences have been added to a new recycling scheme in Halton to encourage more recycling within the borough.
The initial six-month pilot being run by RecycleBank used a rewards-based system to encourage householders to recycle more. The pilot was such a success that the council has now extended it to Widnes and Runcorn. Halton Borough Council was the first authority in the north and the second county in the UK to receive the scheme. By 2011, an additional 9,000 homes will become part of the scheme.
Cllr Rob Polhill, leader of the Halton Borough Council, said that the roll out of the RecycleBank programme was part of the council’s commitment to furthering residential recycling. Joined by Cllr Stef Nelson and representatives from RecycleBank, Mr Polhil added that the scheme will benefit the entire community in Halton on a comprehensive level.
Blue household wheelie bins are now outfitted with electronic smart tags in order to record which households are recycling and how much. When each bin is placed out for recycling, it is weighed by the collection vehicle and points are credited to the account for that particular address.
Residents have been able to earn up to £135 incentives per year. Householders are given the option to donate points to a local charity or school or redeem them for points towards purchases.
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