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Waste & Recycling News
05 June 2020
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Today is World Environment Day and we are marking the occasion with the full launch of the “Our Streets Basildon” waste and recycling app.
From checking your bin collection day and reporting street issues such as graffiti, to receiving notifications on changes to collection dates, this app keeps you in the loop on all things waste and recycling related.
The "Our Streets" app, which was was created in partnership with students from the University of Essex, is now also available to download from the Apple Store. To learn more on the features of the "Our Streets" app, watch our youtube video .
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A staggering 2.9 tonnes of rubbish was collected over the weekend in borough parks.
The litter was cleared from Gloucester Park, Northlands Park, Lake Meadows, Wickford Memorial and Laindon Recreation ground on Saturday and Sunday.
Safer Basildon and the council's Parks Team are supporting our partners, Essex Police with Operation Oxygen.
Following reports from members of the public about antisocial behaviour in our parks and open spaces, Billericay and Wickford Community Policing Team Officers are taking part in Operation Oxygen. This includes targeted patrols to deter and disrupt behaviours such as the use of nitrous oxide canisters, possession and use of cannabis, drinking of alcohol by under 18s and the use of vehicles to causing harassment.
Those using the parks are reminded to use the bins provided. When bins are full please take waste home and dispose of it appropriately. Leaving waste next to a bin is littering and can result in a fixed penalty notice (FPN).
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Barleylands Recycling Centre is open with strict social distancing measures in place to ensure the safety of the public and staff.
There is a one in, one out policy and members of the public may be asked to queue when accessing the site, which could cause delays. Staggered visits are being advised and the public are being asked to only visit if items being disposed of could cause a hazard if left at home.
Pitsea Recycling Centre, which is run by Essex County Council, is also open under similar restrictions, which are likely to result in long waiting times.
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Following a risk assessment based on COVID-19 social distancing guidelines it has been decided that special collection of armchairs cannot be made without risk to our collections team.
For that reason the special collection of armchairs has been suspended until further notice. Any armchairs booked online as 'chairs' will not be collected.
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Please remember to use recycling banks responsibly by following social distancing guidelines.
Always ensure you are two metres or more away from anybody else and use these facilities at sensible times during the day. Using the recycling banks too early in the morning or late at night could disturb neighbouring residents. Leaving waste on the floor around the recycling banks could result in a fine.
If you notice a full recycling bank please report it to recycling@basildon.gov.uk
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