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Wiltshire Council Launches Controversial Five-Bin Waste System

9/13/2025

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Wiltshire Council plans to introduce a five-bin waste collection system by 2027, despite criticism from the Taxpayers' Alliance.
The system aims to separate recyclables, including food waste, with annual costs projected in the millions.
Councillor Paul Sample claims the plan will reduce expenses compared to landfill penalties.
In 2024/25, food waste constitutes 43% of Wiltshire's residual waste, nearly 39,000 tonnes.
A trial for red lid bins will begin in Chippenham in October.

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Wiltshire Council plans to introduce a five-bin waste collection system by 2027, despite criticism from the Taxpayers' Alliance.
The system aims to separate recyclables, including food waste, with annual costs projected in the millions.
Councillor Paul Sample claims the plan will reduce expenses compared to landfill penalties.
In 2024/25, food waste constitutes 43% of Wiltshire's residual waste, nearly 39,000 tonnes.
A trial for red lid bins will begin in Chippenham in October.