The Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre in Todmorden is to reopen following the completion of repair works undertaken after an incident which caused damage in July. The cost of the repairs was in the region of £220,000 and was met by SITA UK’s insurers, meaning that there was no cost to the Council or Council… read more … about Eastwood Recycling Centre in Todmorden to reopen>>
Calderdale Council has retained its spot at the top of the charts for household waste recycling in Yorkshire and Humberside. Recently released figures show that Calderdale is leading the way in recycling, with a household waste recycling rate of over 60%. It is the only authority in the Yorkshire and Humber region that is… read more … about Recycling rate tops the chart!>>
Work is about to start on the repair of the Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre in Todmorden following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19 July. The cost of the repairs is in the region of £220,000 and will be met by SITA UK’s insurers. There will be no cost to the Council or… read more … about Repairs Begin at Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
Calderdale Council will become the first local authority in England to offer smokers caught dropping litter the chance to attend stop smoking sessions rather than pay a fine, if the scheme is approved by Cabinet on Monday 13 October 2014. Currently if anyone is caught dropping a cigarette end they are issued with a fixed… read more … about Smokers asked to quit or pick up the tab>>
Calderdale residents could save money and help protect the environment, by taking advantage of our special offers on compost bins. To encourage residents to get composting, Calderdale Council has teamed up with Getcomposting.com to offer Home Compost Bins at special prices. Bins are available from only £19.98 (RRP £39), there’s also a Buy One Get… read more … about Don’t waste your waste>>
Council workers are devoting a day to sprucing up Brighouse Cemetery, and are inviting local residents to help out. On Saturday 30 August, between 10am and 2pm, Council staff will be having a clean up day in the cemetery, to ensure that the grounds are looking their best. To help out with this, volunteers would… read more … about Keeping our cemeteries clean and tidy>>
The future of waste collections and disposals in Calderdale has been discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 14 July, it was agreed that the procurement process for new waste arrangements needed to begin shortly, and that the process should move forward. The current contracts for waste collection and waste… read more … about The future of waste in Calderdale>>
Having clean streets and public areas is important to everyone, and Calderdale Council takes a firm stance on tackling litter and dog fouling. The Council has successfully prosecuted two individuals in the borough for environmental offences. The cases were heard at Halifax Magistrates Court last month. For Jamie Newburn of Halifax, not cleaning up after… read more … about Pick up or pay up>>
Eastwood Recycling Centre in Todmorden is expected to be closed until November 2014, as extensive repairs are needed following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19 July. This comes just seven months after reopening following major renovations to improve the facilities. A man has been charged with criminal damage and detailed investigations are underway… read more … about Update on Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
