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A survey to find out what Leicestershire people throw away is continuing next week.
The research started last November and will provide a better understanding of the types and amounts of materials being thrown away and how habits change over time.
The study, which will also help inform decisions about future waste facilities, involves four seasonal collections. Results from the first two are very similar - the winter survey shows that on average, households are throwing away 8.2kg of waste each week and recycling another 4.8kg.
The findings are pleasing but will help the County, District and Borough Councils to make improvements and tailor campaigns to boost recycling awareness.
As before, rubbish from around 200 houses in Melton, Coalville, Narborough, Loughborough and South Wigston will be collected during regular refuse collections over the next two weeks.
Nicholas Rushton, Deputy Leader of the County Council with responsibility for Waste Management, said: "This study will help Leicestershire to understand changing waste trends which will allow the authorities to continuously expand and improve its waste services.
"These early results are very promising and give all the authorities a chance to identify improvements that can be made.
"They also enable us to offer greater value for money whilst continuing to keep us at the forefront of recycling and waste reduction performance."
The final summer survey is due to take place in June.
All waste collected will be taken to a secure centre to be sorted by waste type, before being recycled and disposed of as normal by the County Council.
The identity of individual properties will not be revealed to ensure complete confidentiality for local residents.
Residents who have any queries can contact the County Council on 0116 305 7339.
Notes:
The autumn survey, carried out in November, shows that on average, households are throwing away 7.3kg of waste each week and recycling another 4.7kg.
The surveys are being carried out by the County Council with the support of the seven District and Borough Councils.
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| Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
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| Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
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Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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| Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
| Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
| Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
| Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |