Simpler Recycling Kerbside Collection of Plastic Plant Pots
Case reference FOI2026/00937
Received 1 May 2026
Published 19 May 2026
Request
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding your authority’s approach to kerbside recycling collections following the introduction of Simpler Recycling requirements. Specifically, I would like to understand your authority’s position on the collection of non-black plastic plant pots as part of household recycling services. Please could you provide responses to the following:
1. Does your authority currently collect non-black plastic plant pots for recycling at the kerbside?(Yes / No)
2. If yes, how long has your authority been collecting non-black plastic plant pots for recycling?
3. If no, does your authority intend to begin collecting non-black plastic plant pots? (Yes / No)
o If yes, please provide the expected timeline for implementation.
4. What waste collection or waste management contractor(s) does your authority use for kerbside recycling services?
Response
Please find the answers to your queries below:
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding your authority’s approach to kerbside recycling collections following the introduction of Simpler Recycling requirements. Specifically, I would like to understand your authority’s position on the collection of non-black plastic plant pots as part of household recycling services. Please could you provide responses to the following:
1. Does your authority currently collect non-black plastic plant pots for recycling at the kerbside?(Yes / No)
Yes.
2. If yes, how long has your authority been collecting non-black plastic plant pots for recycling?
31st March 2026.
3. If no, does your authority intend to begin collecting non-black plastic plant pots? (Yes / No)
o If yes, please provide the expected timeline for implementation.
N/A.
4. What waste collection or waste management contractor(s) does your authority use for kerbside recycling services?
We operate waste collection services in house.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
Guildford Borough Council
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