September 29, 2026 - 150 views
Denbighshire residents are being asked for their views on how recycling and waste services should develop over the next five years.
Denbighshire County Council is drawing up a new plan which will set out its priorities for reducing waste, encouraging people to reuse and repair items, and increasing recycling across the county.
The council says upcoming changes to national recycling requirements mean it needs to plan ahead and make sure its services are reliable, prepared for future changes and provide value for money.
One of the main targets will be reaching a 70 per cent recycling rate as soon as possible.
Residents taking part in the consultation will be able to look at proposed actions covering waste reduction, reuse and repair, and recycling, and say whether they agree or disagree with them.
They will also be asked about their own recycling habits, including what encourages them to recycle and what might make it more difficult.
The consultation comes as the council continues to introduce changes to its recycling services. A trial of soft plastic collections has recently started involving around 4,500 homes in Denbighshire, with the council expected to consider whether the service should be introduced more widely once the trial has finished.
Councillor James Elson, the council's Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said recycling and waste was one of the most visible services provided by the council and affected every household in the county.
He said the council had made major changes to collections in recent years and needed to make sure its future plans were ready for further changes.
The consultation is open to Denbighshire residents until Sunday, October 18th.
People can take part through the council's consultation website, or request a paper copy from any Denbighshire County Council library or One Stop Shop.
