Waste and Recycling

More household rubbish than ever will get another lease of life from 27 February, as recycling becomes easier - thanks to South Ayrshire Council.

South Ayrshire Council is continuing to recycle as much household waste as possible including glass items which are placed in black boxes.

South Ayrshire Council's internal disciplinary process concluded today (Tuesday) with allegations of malpractice upheld in all five cases.

A new electric footway sweeper that has no CO2 emissions is adding extra sparkle to the streets in Ayr town centre thanks to funding from Transport Scotland.

Hot on the heels of the successful clean up at Smith Street in Ayr, South Ayrshire Council has scored another environmental hit thanks to a fly tipping blitz at Loudon Terrace, Ayr.

Households in South Ayrshire are set to benefit from a major change in the way recyclable material in blue, brown and black bins is collected.

South Ayrshire Council recently took part in a national transport litter day of action, aimed at reducing the amount of litter dumped by motorists on roads, verges and lay-bys.

South Ayrshire Council is committed to recycling and people will now have an even greater opportunity to recycle thanks to the new set of Node banks located in bays at Sainsbury's in Prestwick.

A residential area in Ayr has received a comprehensive clean up thanks to the efforts of South Ayrshire Council.

Community Support Officers from South Ayrshire Council have taken part in the successful third national Litter Day of Action campaign organised by Keep Scotland Beautiful, aimed at reducing litter being dropped on streets and in public places.

South Ayrshire Council has congratulated local residents for playing their active role in keeping streets and neighbourhoods litter free – after national figures showed sustained improvement in street cleanliness every year since 2006.