Mid Sussex District Council expands successful 1-2-3 waste collection service to 2,000 new households
PR2024018 - 07/08/2024
Mid Sussex District Council is delighted to announce the expansion of its highly successful 1-2-3 waste collection service to an additional 2,000 residents in Mid Sussex. This expansion comes after the positive outcomes of the initial trial, which began in 2022, and demonstrated significant waste reduction and strong community engagement.
A full council vote on February 28 decided in favour of extending the trial, following the encouraging results from the initial phase. The expanded trial will begin in September, and selected residents in Hassocks and Ardingly will receive further information on the collection and new green food waste bins shortly. The Council will continue to monitor the trial closely, gathering feedback and data to ensure its success and sustainability.
The trial has shown that participating households reduced the waste in their bins by an impressive average of two kilograms per week. This reduction not only supports environmental sustainability but also aligns with the upcoming 2026 legislation aimed at improving waste management practices.
Councillor Chris Hobbs, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Customer Services at Mid Sussex District Council, said: “We are so pleased that the food trial has been so well-received and as a result of this positive feedback, we are really excited to announce that we will be extending the programme.
“On average, participating households have reduced the waste in their bins by an impressive 100kg a year and it’s been fantastic to see our community adopting new, sustainable habits and helping to reduce waste. We look forward to expanding this further in 2025 ahead of the 2026 legislation.”
The 1-2-3 waste collection service was designed to streamline waste management, encourage recycling, and reduce landfill waste. The trial's success in the initial areas of the Mid Sussex District has been a testament to the community’s commitment to sustainability and the effectiveness of the new collection system.
Residents involved in the extension have already been notified.
The revised waste collection service will be as follows:
- Weekly: Food waste collections in the new green food waste bin
- Every Two Weeks: Recycling collections in the existing blue-lidded wheelie bin
- Every Three Weeks: Rubbish collections in the existing black-lidded wheelie bin
To find out more, please visit: https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/waste-recycling/123collections/