FROM THE start of next month, recycling will no longer be collected from the old black boxes, the Wokingham council has announced.

The council and its contractor, Veolia, will only be collecting recycling from the sealed green waterproof recycling bags after this date.

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The waterproof recycling bags have replaced the old open black boxes so that the recycling materials will stay dry, meaning that more of the materials can be recycled.

Residents using the black boxes from today, October 4, will have a sticker placed on their boxes notifying them of the change, to ensure no one has their collection missed following a four week grace period.

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Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for environment and leisure, said: “We are grateful to residents for their exceptional efforts in keeping their recyclables dry, as this has helped us recycle more and have less going to be incinerated."

“We made the switch to the green bags for practical reasons, but we know they have been well received by our residents as well.

"We have heard from many residents that they really like the green waterproof bags as they are easier to use and more convenient than the black boxes.”

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For residents who cannot collect the bags or arrange someone to collect them on their behalf, they can be ordered for delivery but please note due to the national shortage of HGV drivers, this may take over 14 days.

Visit news.wokingham.gov.uk/login/council-announces-end-to-collecting-recycling-from-black-boxes/ for more details.