You can get information on their. If you have a suggestion on how we can improve the website, please let us know. Click here to read FAQs on the changes to our recycling and waste collections. Crews are delivering to all households in Carmarthenshire and are due to complete deliveries by the end of February. Why do you want residents to sort their recycling at home? Please use the liners provided, bin replacements are available if yours gets lost or damaged. However, we can and must recycle more to meet, and indeed surpass, the statutory recycling target rate of 64% that has been set by the Welsh Government. If a badge has been damaged to an extent it cannot be read by people who will be checking the badge when used for parking or other concessions, you will need to return the damaged Blue Badge to any of the Hwb Customer Service Centres or post to: The Blue Badge Team, Department for Communities, Carmarthenshire County Council, 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LE. A Blue Badge may be issued to an organisation for a motor vehicle that is to be used to transport disabled persons who have a permanent and substantial disability and are unable to walk, or have considerable difficulty in walking. Representations can be made through clicking the following link: Never put glass in your blue bags as it is dangerous for our workers . Use to recycle: Metal cans and tins, aerosols, and foil If you have nappy waste, please apply for that service first as you may find you can then stick within the 3-bag limit. Carmarthenshire County Council ( Welsh: Cyngor Sir Gaerfyrddin) is the local authority for the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Tick this box to show your hygiene / nappy waste collection day / calendar. If you run out or have just moved in, you can collect a roll from one of our customers service hubs or one of our private outlets follow the link to find one and what you can pick up there. Please remember to place your recycling and black bags at your collection point before 6am on your collection days. Please provide an e-mail address so that we can get back to you if we have any further questions. These are delivered between October - March. Alongside the new black boxes for glass recycling, the Council will also deliver to residents a years supply of blue bags and food waste liners for brown kitchen caddies. Tick this box to show your garden waste collection day / calendar. Please use the liners provided, bin replacements are available if yours gets lost or damaged. I would like to say thank you; your recycling is making a big difference in Carmarthenshire. gSLM>fYF&(QP7Jb8rbUGnEQbg)W;?c\Z,yPrPj?Cbx#}rR*{Z=,|v)#Z#(%!ya|j!B>l*Q?fNfG5u5GE5h+=Y?fx]B?Bk9^Oy~_>C}TKR?>Pn~dpC>L7}G>g/lglV)}Ey.}v1s.u=ShG=c ?x#]X#qw!;7|j.5~`;]'`;|c1*}}Y1Q9aXG>L)}}O;Yzd~G>BR_g-=gA$ir!+o)n5-pM}.U`/;m3t?s}0? Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships, Supplier Information - Ordering and Payments. More. I have a question not covered above and need further advice. If you do, they could split and Its even more difficult for our crew to carry and lift them up into the collection vehicle. If you have not yet received your information pack or recycling containers, please contact us, the Council, via our website. or a medical condition which means that they need to be kept near a vehicle at all times either for treatment or for transportation to a location where treatment can be performed. You can do this by: A parent of a child under the age of three may apply for a Blue Badge if their child has: If your Blue Badge is stolen you will need to contact the police who will provide a crime reference number. The Blue Badge allows the vehicle in which the badge holder travels to park in designated areas. There are home compostable cat litter options which could reduce the amount you need to put in your black bags. Blue Badge scheme Brown caddy / green food bin The quickest way to pick up a new bin is to visit one of our customers service hubs. Worried about an adult/child. Your feedback is really important to us. You can request a replacement badge online at Gov.uk. Do not put batteries in black bags, as they are a potential fire risk. THANK YOU for continuing to do the right thing and for doing your bit for the environment, by sorting your waste and recycling what you can. If youve provided us with your email address, we will be in touch as soon as possible with an update. To find out more about what we collect and how to apply follow this link. If you have not yet received your information pack or recycling containers, please contact us, the Council, via our website. *** Your vote has not yet been counted ***. We will source the most user-friendly methods for both crew and residents. If your household does not receive a glass collection yet, you can recycle your glass at a local recycling bank. It is collected every 3 weeks on the same day as your black bags. If you have a Blue Badge, it must only be used when you are the driver of a vehicle or a passenger in it and the journey is for your benefit. Only put up to 3 bags out and use standard size black bags only, not wheeled bin liners.
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2004-2010: executive and committee minutes. Tick this box to show your hygiene / nappy waste collection day / calendar. Carmarthenshire, also called Carmarthen, Welsh Sir Gaerfyrddin, county of southwestern Wales, extending inland from the Bristol Channel. These changes will be introduced at the same time as our current recycling fleet reaches the end of its life. This will commence a comprehensive education and enforcement process to assist residents to contribute fully to the recycling scheme. We are preparing the Carmarthenshire Well-being Plan for 2023-2028. This phone number is for emergencies and is available after 6pm and up until 8:30am on weekdays, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. Tell us about your experience of using our website. Last year the council recycled 66 per cent of its waste. When is your next bin / recycling collection? There is no charge for the Blue Badge for persons permanently resident in Wales. The council will collect your black bags, for your remaining household waste that cannot be recycled, every three weeks. The applicants driving licence should be coded as either of the following: You will need to provide proof of eligibility and certified proof of identity. Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us. Food Waste Not only will it divert this type of waste from landfill, but it will also help to increase the council's recycling rates. Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships, Supplier Information - Ordering and Payments, I dont know what to recycle so it all goes in the black bag, I have ashes, so I have to fill more than 3 black bags or I cant carry them, I have nappy waste so Im going over the 3 black bag limit, I have a large family, even though we recycle we still have more than 3 bags. If you have a suggestion on how we can improve the website, please let us know. Food waste is collected weekly. You can refer to your information pack for days and week of collections or you can check the online post code checker. *** Your vote has not yet been counted ***. Collections are fortnightly between March and November. If you are struggling to keep to the 3-bag limit, please look at the possible reasons below for further advice and options. 7 0 obj
We provide a bulky waste collection and will collect up to three large items such as a fridge, wardrobe etc. The Council has delivered a black box to homes that are on the glass bottles and jars collection service along with an annual supply of blue bags and food waste liners. Do not put clinical waste in black bags, please read the section below. They will not be collected for health and safety reasons. Your collection day will be on the same day as your black bag collections. This is because, on average, almost half of the contents put in black bags are recyclable, therefore there is still a lot more that we can do to reduce our waste. Tell us your name and email address so that we can give you an update on your feedback. Enter your postcode and choose your address to find out when your next recycling / rubbish collection is and what colour bag it is. What If I have an impairment in both arms? This service will be responsible for making a final decision. Outside normal office hours Delta Wellbeing provides an emergency service on 0300 333 2222. This phone number is for emergencies and is available after 6pm and up until 8:30am on weekdays, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. 45 millimetres in height and 35 millimetres in width - passport size, Taken within a month prior to the date of the application, Free from red eye, shadows, reflection or glare from spectacles, Of the full head of the holder without any other person visible or any covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons, With a neutral expression and mouth closed, With eyes wide open and clearly visible without sunglasses or tinted spectacles and without hair or spectacle frames obscuring the eyes. Any excess disposable pet bedding or cat litter can be taken to a recycling centre. If youve provided us with your email address, we will be in touch as soon as possible with an update. You will be able to put your blue bags out for collection every week so you will be able to get rid of your recycling waste more frequently, which in most cases is the bulk of waste generated from the home. How do I apply for an organisational Badge? You will also be able to download your collection calendar. Please provide an e-mail address so that we can get back to you if we have any further questions. For more information on this service visit our hygiene/nappy waste page. Please wrap securely or place in a card box before putting in your black bag. Please fill in the "Tell us more" box so that we can improve this page. Previous In 2024 there will be bags or boxes or a mixture of both, to put your recycling into. We collect your black bags and your glass bottles and jars in separate vehicles, at different times between 6am and 2pm on your collection day. Hwb advisers will be available every day, along with housing officers and employability advisers, to provide tailored packages of support to residents. Hwb advisers will be available every day, along with housing officers and employability advisers, to provide tailored packages of support to residents. for 25 from your usual collection point. Hwb advisers will be available every day, along with housing officers and employability advisers, to provide tailored packages of support to residents. Run a Business? Your feedback is really important to us. You will need blue bags for your mixed recyclable waste and a food bin and kitchen caddy, for your food waste. Apply for affordable housing
Please dont report any missed collections until after 2pm and check our website for information about any disruptions to our collection services. Black bags would remain on a three-weekly collection (up to three per household). Blue bags, for dry recycling, will now be collected every week, alongside the green bin for food waste. *** Your vote has not yet been counted ***. The Council has delivered a black box to homes that are on the glass bottles and jars collection service along with an annual supply of blue bags and food waste liners. Please email us at TSRecycling@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or use the link below. Can I apply for a child under 3 years of age? Tell us your name and email address so that we can give you an update on your feedback. We deliver three rolls of blue bags and food liners annually to all households. 2 x garden waste (if subscribed), 3 x hygiene/nappy (if required). There are actions we can take to help reduce the risk of catching COVID-19, and other respiratory infections, such as flu, and passing . The quickest way to pick up a new bin is to visit one of our customers service hubs. If you do not meet the automatic eligibility listed above for a Blue Badge, you still may be able to receive a Blue Badge by undergoing a further assessment which is explained in the Blue Badge Guidance Notes. The council already provides the purple bags for the collection of hygiene waste, and this service will be extended to include children's nappies. Blue bags, for dry recycling, will now be collected every week, alongside the green bin for your food waste. Apply for a bulky waste collection
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The Council has delivered a black box to homes across the county to hold glass bottles and jars for collection. Outside normal office hours Delta Wellbeing provides an emergency service on 0300 333 2222. Your feedback is really important to us. This section provides further information about the changes were making to the services we provide to you. They should also print their name and occupation alongside this information. Carmarthenshire County Council was merged with Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire to form the new county of Dyfed and the first elections to the new authority were held in 1973. If your still not sure, then contact us and a recycling advisor will help you. Your feedback is really important to us. Once your lost, stolen or damaged badge has been reported you will need to request a replacement Blue Badge. Other ways to apply You can also contact your local authority to apply for a Blue Badge. Now that these changes have been agreed, we are looking into what types of bags/boxes we will ask you to put your recycling in. 1948-1974: Carmarthenshire planning applications and building regulations. The Blue Badge Scheme Rights & Responsibilities in Wales leaflet explains your responsibilities as a Blue Badge holder and explains where you can park. I would like to thank our Waste and Recycling Team for their hard work and commitment in improving the Councils recycling capability and to the public for continuing to do the right thing and for doing your bit for the environment, by sorting your waste and recycling what you can.. Apply online with Transport for Wales. You can apply whether you own your home, pay rent, are unemployed or working. There are ways of storing all containers and more detail on hints and tips will be provided when the container types are decided upon. These are not provided by the Council, so you need to purchase your own. You can dispose of your old large electrical items at one of the countys recycling centres or smaller items at a local recycling bank. Please note this will be during office hours, Monday Friday 08:30 18:00. More information available above within the How do I apply for a Blue Badge tab. 2 x hygiene and 2 x nappy collections (if required). Please fill in the "Tell us more" box so that we can improve this page.
Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us. Carmarthenshire County Council is launching a new collection service for households to recycle their nappies instead of putting them in with their black bag waste. Please note this will be during office hours, Monday Friday 08:30 18:00. Residents have received an information pack and collection calendar, which will explain the changes to the collection service and clearly show their collection dates for 2023. Please provide an e-mail address so that we can get back to you if we have any further questions. You may put out up to 3 black bags every 3 weeks. ?H[RgB ?k If youve provided us with your email address, we will be in touch as soon as possible with an update. Tell us your name and email address so that we can give you an update on your feedback. Before you begin. The council will deliver three rolls of food bin liners for kitchen caddies along with the annual delivery of blue bags for recycling. Food waste is collected weekly. If your badge is due to expire in less than 3 months, you need to reapply instead. Find answers to questions about your recycling, garden waste collections, recycling centre permits and more You can now sign up to receive either email or text message reminders for your recycling and black bag collections. By collecting your blue bags more often, alongside the weekly food waste bin and by collecting even more items that can be recycled, such as glass, hygiene and nappy waste, youll have less non-recyclable waste to put out to be collected. We deliver three rolls of blue bags to every household annually. Find out what items can be recycled and where using the A-Z of recycling guide. For further information about the changes to waste and recycling collection or if you wish to sign up for our free hygiene and nappy waste collections,please visit the Councils website. Receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and are awarded the following descriptors: Planning and following a journey (12 points) category F and/or, Moving around (8 points or more) category C, D, E or F, Receive the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMCDLA), Receive a war pensioners mobility supplement. Find out how to replace your old-style card for the new travel pass or apply for the first time for a 60+ or disabled person's travel pass. These are not provided by the Council, so you need to purchase your own. Please dont report any missed collections until after 2pm and check our website for information about any disruptions to our collection services. The Plan is based on the Well-being Assessment and we wants to find out if we have identified the correct priorities and steps for future action to support the well-being of local people and communities, now and for the future. For further information about the changes to waste and recycling collection or if you wish to sign up for our free hygiene and nappy waste collections, please visit the Councils website. Bulky waste. Report a missing information pack or a damaged/missing recycling container. If you have a suggestion on how we can improve the website, please let us know. Tell us your name and email address so that we can give you an update on your feedback. Tick this box to show your hygiene / nappy waste collection day / calendar. These changes come into effect the week beginning Monday January 23 2023. manner) the blue bags. To ensure your bags are collected: Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships, Supplier Information - Ordering and Payments. Find answers to questions about your recycling, garden waste collections, recycling centre permits and more Take a look at our A-Z of recycling for a full list of what you can recycle and where. You do not need to inform us if you change your car. Alternatively, you can order one online. We are pleased to inform you that the 2nd Deposit Revised Local Development Plan (LDP) has been published for consultation along with the following documents: The consultation will take place between 17th February and 14th April 2023. As Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, we want to encourage people across Carmarthenshire to maintain key, protective behaviours - to keep themselves and the people around them safe.
The Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Scheme provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for those people who have a permanent or substantial disability to allow them to park close to their destination, when travelling independently as either a driver or passenger. If you have a suggestion on how we can improve the website, please let us know. Carmarthenshire County Council is making changes to its recycling and black bag collections, making it easier for you, our residents, to recycle more from home. This phone number is for emergencies and is available after 6pm and up until 8:30am on weekdays, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. This team effort between you and us to sort and collect your household items for recycling will improve the quality of the materials we collect for recycling, which is better for the environment and will help us to recycle more in the UK. Do not put garden waste in black bags, please read the section below. Your Blue Badge does not renew automatically. Carmarthenshire County Council is also introducing a new collection service for glass bottles and jars, which will be collected every 3 weeks. Tell us about your experience of using our website. I like the blue bag - why do you want to change it. Residents have received an information pack and collection calendar, which will explain the changes to the collection service and clearly show their collection dates for 2023. A member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Carmarthenshire County Council digital collection. <>stream
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If you need to get rid of large items such as beds, carpets, fridges, freezers and wardrobes etc. Enter your postcode and choose your address to find out when your next recycling / rubbish collection is and what colour bag it is. We will be making some further changes to household bin collections, making it easier for you to recycle more from home. For further help, support and information visit our Cost of Living Advice page. Outside normal office hours Delta Wellbeing provides an emergency service on 0300 333 2222. Tell us your name and email address so that we can give you an update on your feedback. In 2023 you will have an additional box for your glass collections. Specialist help, support and advice to help with the cost of living and other matters is available at each of our customer service Hwbs in Ammanford, Llanelli and Carmarthen. We collect your black bags and your glass bottles and jars in separate vehicles, at different times between 6am and 2pm on your collection day. 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