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23/08/2011

Food Waste Trial in Broughty Ferry Update

The Environment Department of the Council has reported to me on their progress with their trial of food waste collections in parts of Broughty Ferry:


Further to the e-mail sent on 27/06/11 to advise you of the forthcoming food waste trial in your area, I am now writing to update you on the progress we have made & the forthcoming deliveries of food waste caddies, liners & kerbside containers.
During early July all households in the trial areas received a visit from a Recycling Advisor or member of the Waste Strategy team, hand-delivering the "Teaser card"  advising residents of the forthcoming scheme and of the possibility of opting-out. This gave us the opportunity to address any concerns & answer any queries householders had at that time.  The last day for Opting-Out was Friday 12th August and the details for your ward area are as follows:
Area 9 - Dawson Park (The Ferry ward): 218 households offered, 22 opt-outs (10%)
Area 10 - Balgillo Park (The Ferry ward): 379 households offered, 17 opt-outs (4.4%)
Overall opt-out rate across the 10 areas is 7.8%
Deliveries of caddies, liners & kerbside containers for all those taking part are due to commence on Wed 31st August. 

First collections will be on Wednesday 14th September and will thereafter be uplifted on a fortnightly basis.
A detailed information leaflet will be distributed with the caddies & this should answer all questions but telephone no's & e-mail addresses are provided should anyone have any queries. A link to our webpage which has a list of FAQ's is also included - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/environment/foodwaste/ Also, information sessions will be held at libraries within the ward areas after the trial has commenced as follows:

Broughty Ferry library • Friday 7th October, 12pm - 2pm