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As of December 3rd the Council of the Isles of Scilly will be collecting dry mixed recycling from all properties.
The Council will collect your dry mixed recycling sacks on the same day your black bag waste is collected. For All householders, recycling sacks will be delivered to your house twice a year, free of charge. If you require more sacks you will need to apply by calling 01720 424450. Sacks supplied are strictly for your household recycling collections. Please be aware that your collection day might have changed, for more information on when your new collection day is please contact the infrastructure department on 01720424450 or via email on infrastructure@scilly.gov.uk.
What can you include in your BLUE recycling sacks?
Mixed recycling - please make sure everything is clean and dry before placing in the recycling sacks. Please ensure that all recyclable material is placed inside the sack and tied at the top. Any over-sized 'side' items will not be collected. Any sacks which do not meet requirements will not be collected. Below is a list of items that can be recycled.
What about recycling material which the Council cannot collect?
For household recycling that cannot be collected by the Council it can be taken to the Porthmellon Waste and Recycling Centre. This is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 13:00 - 16:45. This is free for most household items. For more information on the Porthmellon Waste and Recycling Centre please click here. From December 3rd the Council is trialling Saturday openings from 10:00 to 13:00.
For Glass bottles and jars you can also drop them off at the bottle banks located at the strand, rear of the Town Hall, Telegraph, and Nowhere car Park in Old Town.
For tips on how to reduce your waste footprint see here
If you have any queries or comments on our recycling program feel free to contact the infrastructure department on 01720 424450 or by email on infrastructure@scilly.gov.uk