This page has been created for those residents, schools and businesses, who are part of our waste reduction project, "Suffolk Streets Ahead". This is a project being run on behalf of the Suffolk Waste Partnership, which represents the county, district and borough councils. The partnership manages and improves waste and recycling services for Suffolk to help residents reduce, reuse and recycle more of their waste.
The aim of the Suffolk Streets Ahead project is to make it easier for people to reduce the amount of waste which is sent to landfill.
We have a team of doorknockers who are visiting around 1,000 properties in each district, giving advice to residents on how to reduce waste. They should be out and about on the streets near you from 6th September.
They will be bringing a welcome pack including a reusable bag and local information on your nearest recycling facilities as well as top tips on how to reduce your waste. Please take the time to talk to them and commit to make some waste reduction pledges.
We shall be updating these pages over the next few weeks with more information.
In the meantime, if you have any further queries please contact the project officers at suffolk.recycling@suffolk.gov.uk or at 01473 264581
Which neighbourhoods are you supporting in this project?
We are focussing our efforts on one area in each district or borough. The area is made up of homes, schools and businesses whose bins are collected by the landfill waste vehicles in one day. The areas include parts of;
- East Bergholt
- Elmswell
- Kesgrave
- Haverhill
- Lowestoft
- Mildenhall
- Rushmere area of Ipswich
- Sudbury
I don't live in an area covered by this project, but I'd like to know more about how to reduce my waste.
We'd love to hear from anyone who has made efforts to reduce the waste they send to landfill, as your tips could help others. Please email us at suffolk.recycling@suffolk.gov.uk and we'll post your tips on this site.
The advice we are giving residents includes:
I've heard from a friend who lives within a project area, that you're asking residents to make pledges. Can you tell me more about this?
Research has shown that when people make written pledges, they are more likely to try and keep to them. As we are looking to help people change their behaviour and throw away less waste, we know that if people can keep to pledges they make to us they will make a real difference to landfill.
Our 8 pledges are:
- Buy loose fruit and vegetables
- Sign up to MPS to reduce junk mail
- Cut down on food waste
- Compost at home
- Avoid buying over packaged goods
- Use my local glass, carton & textile banks
- Buy refills when available
- Recycle batteries & electrical equipment
We would encourage everyone to try making a couple of pledges - every action counts!
I am a business in the project area. How can I get involved?
We have a useful business waste pack which you can download from http://www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk/Content.asp?PID=1&SID=27 which includes some tips on how you can reduce your waste.
You can also download waste specific posters from www.fsb.co.uk/ecoposters and display them in your premises.
What's happening in my area?
East Bergholt
We have called on many doors in the East Bergholt area and have now spoken to approximately 300 out of 600 people in this area. Thanks you very much for making Robin, Rose, Anne and Sue welcome. Many of you have made pledges to remind you to reduce your waste and try to put less in your black bin. Remember that you can recycle cartons as well as glass and textiles at the Red Lion Car Park and take batteries to your local HWRC or large supermarket. You can buy your fruit and vegetables loose locally as well as at larger stores. Mr and Mrs Palmer were delighted with their bag and found the information we gave them really useful
Please find a list of your nearest recycling facilities below:
Your nearest Suffolk
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Crocket Way HWRC, Hadleigh, IP7 6AH
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Carton recycling facility:
Red Lion Car Park, CO7 6TB
Textile recycling facilities:
East Bergholt Primary School, CO7 6SW
Red Lion Car Park, CO7 6TB
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Red Lion Car Park, CO7 6TB,
Brantham Sports Club, New Village, CO11 1RZ
Brantham Bull, CO11 1PN
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Crocket Way HWRC, Hadleigh, IP7 6AH
Battery recycling facilities:
Crocket Way HWRC, Hadleigh, IP7 6AH
Your nearest local supermarket
We have spoken to the businesses in your area and are hoping that some of them will sign up to a energy and waste review which could save them money as well as helping the environment.
This is a really large area (1400 properties) and our Waste Reduction Officers Finlay and Halle have now spoken to 700 residents. Again we would like to thank you for making our officers so welcome. We have answered many queries from residents and are hoping to set up a scheme with the parish council to help older residents or those who cannot access the recycling centre at the station, to collect glass, textiles and cartons from these residents. We are really delighted that the Parish Council are willing to help in this way and could be a flagship scheme for other areas. On 16th October a local Master Composter was at the Lukewood allotments to help you learn all about how composting at home can reduce your waste and give you an amazing product to use in your garden. Don’t forget to look at the compost bin offers in your reusable bags – they really are a good price and the offer is valid until March next year.
Your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Old Bury Road HWRC, Stowmarket, IP14 IJQ or
Rougham Road HWRC, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2RN
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Carton recycling facility:
Station Road Industrial Estate, Elmswell, IP30 9HR
Textile recycling facility:
Station Road (see above)
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Hanover Court, Elmswell, IP30 9EU
Station Road (see above)
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Stowmarket or Bury St Edmunds HWRCs(see above)
Battery recycling facilities:
Stowmarket or Bury St Edmunds HWRCs (see above)
or your local supermarket
We are working also with the Primary School in Elmswell who are already are very dedicated to all green issues and were recently awarded the Pledge To Recycle Gold Award. They have a very committed staff and are staunch recyclers! The school currently recycles around half its waste, but are now looking at kitchen/dining hall waste and dining hall culture. They have made an action plan which they are now implementing and are considering a food waste collection and also the placement of paper towels with hand driers. We are looking forward to hearing about their results.
Officers will be supporting the school Christmas fair on 3rd December where you could come along and try our smoothie bike, get recipes for using up leftovers and general waste reduction advice.
There are many businesses in Elmswell – the majority of which already have recycling in place. We are talking to these businesses to find if there are any other ways to reduce their waste. Several businesses have already expressed an interest in attending a workshop early in the New Year to discuss waste reduction and energy saving measures. We were very excited to discover that M and J Seafoods are in the process of purchasing a polystyrene processing machine which melts, and compresses the blocks so that it can be reused in the furniture industry.
Kesgrave
Finlay, Tom and Mary have spoken to more than 750 Kesgrave residents about waste reduction. We are really pleased with the warm response they received. We know that waste is important issue for many householders. Lots of you made pledges to help reduce your waste and we are looking forward to see if you can make a difference.
Your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Foxhall HWRC, Foxhall Road, IP10 0HT
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Carton recycling facility:
Foxhall HWRC (see above)
Textile recycling facility:
Tesco, Ropes Drive, IP5 2FU
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Tesco, Ropes Drive, IP5 2FU
The Farm House Pub, St Isidores, IP5 2GA
Kesgrave Community Centre, IP5 1JF
The Bell Pub, Bell Lane, IP5 1AA
Thresher Wine Shop, Dobbs Lane, IP5 2PX
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Foxhall HWRC (see above)
Battery recycling facilities:
Tesco, Ropes Drive, IP5 2FU
Foxhall HWRC (see above)
On 24th November, officers were giving advice on waste reduction and how to reduce food waste in particular outside Tesco’s on Ropes Drive, where they spoke to many local people and provided left over recipes and also gave residents the opportunity to climb aboard the smoothie bike to make a delicious drink from soon to be discarded fruit.
Cedarwood Primary is very keen to be involved with the project. And had already highlighted waste as their next Eco-Schools project (the school currently has Silver Award. The schools aim is to replace one of their 3 residual (not recycled) bins with extra recycling/organic waste bins (for food/garden waste) and will be looking at kitchen/dining hall waste and dining hall culture. Volunteers from the local allotment group are involved in developing the school garden and are currently building a polytunnel. We are looking forward to getting the school’s results.
We have visited 10 local businesses in this area, eight of whom have expressed an interest in the energy and waste audit. So far one appointment has been made and we are hoping that more will be made very soon.
Haverhill
Pat, Phil and Robin have spoken to over 900 residents form the Chimswell Area of Haverhill. We would like to thank the householders for opening their doors and taking to time to talk to them about reducing waste. It is reassuring to find that most people really care about the waste we produce and want to do the right thing.
Your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Haverhill HWRC, off Chalkstone Way, CB9 7UR
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Carton recycling facilities:
Sainsbury Car Park, Haycocks Road, CB9 7YL
Haverhill HWRC (see above)
Textile recycling facility:
Sainsbury Car Park, Haycocks Road, CB9 7YL
Haverhill HWRC (see above)
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Blair Parade, Haverhill, CB9 9BW
Sainsbury Car Park, Haycocks Road, CB9 7YL
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Haverhill HWRC, CB9 7UR
Battery recycling facilities:
Pink hook on the back of your blue bin
Sainsbury’s in Haverhill generously provided fruit and a warm place in their foyer for our waste prevention event on 17th November, where shoppers were given the opportunity to talk about food waste and make their own smoothie.
We are working with Parkway Middle School who are drawing up their action plan, particularly in relation to food waste. We have provided them with some kitchen caddies and extra recycling bins for their classrooms.
Lowestoft
Ayeshia, Philippa and Lloyd have worked really hard in these two parts of Lowestoft. They have spoken to more than 700 residents who have made pledges to reduce their waste. We are looking forward to see if your extra efforts will make a difference
If you live in the London Road area of Lowestoft,
your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Hadenham Road, South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, NR33 7NF
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Textile recycling facilities:
Asda, Belvedere Road NR33 0PX
Hadenham Road HWRC (see above)
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Morning Star Pub, 108 Carlton Road, NR33 0NB
Car Park, Belvedere Road, NR33 0PR
South Pier, Lowestoft, NR33 0AE
Asda (as above), Hadenham Rd(HWRC)
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Hadenham Rd HWRC (as above)
Battery recycling facilities:
Hadenham Rd HWRC
Your local supermarket
If you live in the northern area of this project,
your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Hadenham Road, South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, NR33 7NF
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Textile recycling facilities:
Tesco,Leisure Way,NR32 4TZ
Hadenham Road HWRC (see above)
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Car Park, Clapham Road, NR32 1QP
Nth Quay Retail Park, Peto Way, NR32 2ED
Nth Denes Car Park, Whapload Road, NR32 1HU
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Hadenham Rd HWRC (as above)
Battery recycling facilities:
Hadenham Rd HWRC
Your local supermarket
Mildenhall
Our Waste Reduction Advisors have already spoken to more that 500 people in this area, many of whom have made pledges to reduce their waste and have managed to answer questions about reducing reusing and recycling your waste. Thank you to all those residents who have taken time to talk to them. We know that waste is important issue and something that has an impact on our daily lives.
Your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Mildenhall HWRC (off Brandon Rd), IP28 7JQ
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Carton recycling facilities:
Jubilee Way Car Park, Off Recreation Way, IP28 7HG Mildenhall HWRC (as above)
Textile recycling facilities:
Jubilee Way Car Park (as above)
Glass recycling facilities ( for bottles and jars):
Jubilee Way Car Park (as above)
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Mildenhall HWRC (as above)
Battery recycling facilities:
Sainsbury’s, St Andrew’s Street, IP28 7HB
Mildenhall HWRC (as above)
We have spoken to staff and students at Great Heath Primary and hope that they will soon come up with an action plan to assess their waste situation and see if they can implement ways to reduce the amount of waste the school is producing.
The Forest Heath trade waste officer has been talking to businesses in this area, four of whom have recently taken on recycling services.
Rushmere area of Ipswich
Sam, Martha and Megan have been out and about and spoken directly to more than 800 residents. A big thank you to all those residents for taking time to discuss waste reduction issues with our advisors. They have reported that people were very welcoming. We are looking forward to seeing the results from this area.
Your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Foxhall HWRC, Foxhall Rd, IP10 0HT
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Carton recycling facilities:
Gainsborough Sports Centre, Maryon road, IP3 OSB
Foxhall HWRC (as above)
Textile recycling facilities:
5th Ipswich Scouts, Dumbarton Rd, IP4 3JP
Foxhall HWRC (as above)
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Rd, IP4 5PD
Cranfield Court, Chelsworth Avenue, IP4 3AP
Foxhall HWRC (as above)
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Foxhall HWRC (as above)
Battery recycling facilities:
Foxhall HWRC (as above)
Your local supermarket
We are working with Northgate High School, who are very keen to take on the issue of waste. This is a very large school and so this might take us some time! Our Waste Education officer met with a staff member and school council representatives on 24/11/10. The school will now be working on drawing up their action plan. There is enormous potential here and we are looking forward to supporting the school in their endeavours.
We have visited four small businesses in this area, three of whom are interested in pursuing a waste and energy review.
Sudbury
We have visited approximately 300 out of the 500 homes in this area and again would like to thank residents for their warm welcome. Many of you have made pledges to reduce your waste and we are hoping that we will be able to see the results of your efforts.
Your nearest recycling facilities for those items that cannot be recycled on your doorstep are:
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC):
Sandy Lane HWRC, Sudbury, CO10 7HG
for electrical items, batteries, light bulbs,
cartons, glass, textiles, garden waste and much more…
Carton recycling facilities:
Kingfisher Leisure Centre, CO10 2SU
Sandy Lane HWRC (as above)
Textile recycling facilities:
Kingfisher Leisure Centre, CO10 2SU
Sandy Lane HWRC (as above)
Glass recycling facilities (for bottles and jars):
Tesco, Springland’s Way, CO10 1GY
Kingfisher Leisure Centre, CO10 2SU
Ink cartridge recycling facility:
Sandy Lane HWRC (as above)
Battery recycling facilities:
Tesco, Springland’s Way, CO10 1GY
Sandy Lane HWRC (as above)