MAKE KENNINGTON A BONFIRE FREE VILLAGE
There is no doubt that bonfires cause air pollution; burning garden waste will produce smoke especially if it is damp and smouldering rather than dry and blazing. WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?COMPOSTINGDid you know that at least 30 per cent of household rubbish can be composted? This is not only an excellent way of recycling waste, but can also provide you with natural compost for your garden. To help encourage people to compost more of their waste the Recycle Now campaign is offering compost bins at specially discounted prices. The composters cost much less than the suggested retail price and will be delivered to your house free of charge. You can order a composter by calling 0845 077 0757 or from the web site www.recyclenow.com The prices for standard composters, from 1 April 2008, are:
THE BROWN BIN GARDEN WASTE AND CARDBOARD SCHEMEThis scheme for garden waste and cardboard collection is available to householders in the Vale of White Horse. Scheme members will receive a brown 240 or 140 litre wheeled bin to put their garden waste and cardboard in. The bins will be emptied fortnightly all year round for an annual rental charge of £33. Cardboard, grass mowings, green prunings, leaves, hedge and tree clippings, tree branches, twigs, flowers, plants, weeds (including couch grass, ground elder etc.) can be placed in the bin. The garden waste and cardboard will go to a local site for composting, and then be used on local fields as a soil supplement. The Vale of White Horse District Council can provide details by telephoning 01235 520202 or on their web site www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk. Clerk to Kennington Parish Council, Pam Johnston, Tel: 01865 421126 |
This article is another reminder as the sun is shining that smoke from a bonfire can ruin your neighbours' enjoyment of their gardens, prevent them from opening their windows or hanging washing out, and reduce visibility in their neighbourhood and on roads.