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How can I apply for the new chargeable Green Waste Club?
- The Green Waste Club will be managed by
Biffa and will cost around £32.00.
- You can sign up by calling the hotline
number on 0800 0858
286 or visit www.greenwasteclub.co.uk
Enter your first name, e-mail address and
postcode into the 'Looking to find out more about your local
scheme?....'' box for further information or to join the
scheme.
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Is the Green Waste Club charge an annual charge?
- Yes. Biffa will advise residents who sign up
to the Green Waste Club of collection days and frequency of
collections.
- Biffa will notify customers when a
subscription is due for renewal.
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Are there any concessions for residents receiving
benefits?
- No, but there is an option to pay by direct
debit monthly.
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Will bio bags still be issued to households that cannot store a
green waste bin?
- The Council will not be supplying bio bags
anymore, but Biffa will have a similar system in place.
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What will the crews do if a bin is contaminated?
- If the collection crews find items in
the bin that should not be there, it will not be collected.
- The resident will be left with a bin tag explaining why it has
been left.
- If a genuine mistake has been made, Biffa
will empty and return it for a charge to assist these
customers.
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How many green bins can residents purchase?
- As many as they feel they need the capacity
for.
- There is a 33% discount on the second
and any subsequent bins.
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Does Leicestershire County Council still provide subsidised
compost bins?
- Yes, Leicestershire County Council provides
subsidised compost bins.
- Currently they are available in two sizes,
220 litres (£8.00) and 330 litres (£9.50) with a buy one get one
half price offer.
- To find out more visit www.getcomposting.com
or call 0844 571 4444
I only have a very small garden and do not produce a large
amount of green waste, do I still have to subscribe to the Green
Waste Club?
- Yes, if you want your garden waste to be
collected; alternatively if your garden is relatively
small why not consider sharing a bin with a neighbour?
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