Tyres cannot be accepted into skips. CWM’s household Recycling centres can accept these, charges may apply. Once the skip is collected from you, it is then taken to CWM’s Material Recycling facility on Nantycaws where the waste is sorted, all recyclable waste is sent for recycling with any non-recycling waste being broken down to be sent to Energy for Waste (EfW). Although few of us would like to accept it, Christmas is over for another year, and it will soon be time to think about taking down your decorations.

Real Christmas trees in Bridgend can be recycled at the community recycling centres in Tythegston, Brynmenyn and Maesteg from Tuesday, January 4 onwards. Our skips are used for non-hazardous waste, listed below are a number of common waste streams that are not accepted in your skip. Caerphilly County Borough Council is advising local residents to cut their tree up into manageable pieces and place them out on the kerbside for collection. Cardiff Counci l is arranging one-off collections of Christmas trees across the first two weeks of January.

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Mr Davies explained how the creation of Cwm Environmental originated in the requirement to separate two sides of the waste process previously handled by local authorities. In 2022, the centre proudly unveiled Canolfan Eto – Wales’ only reuse village. This special place – made possible through support from the Welsh Government’s Circular Economy fund and Carmarthenshire County Council – is a treasure trove of shops, an education centre, nature trails, and a cosy café. Using a compost bin, it will take from 6-12 months to make your compost. The process is much slower in the winter months and if you have a lot of large woody material it can take longer, so it helps to break it up first. No. Merlin’s Magic Compost is comprised of green waste only and is certified for organic activities. Is Merlin’s Magic Compost PAS100?

We shred up and mix the green and kitchen waste, put it into 300 tonne vessels like concrete tubes with doors at either end, and allow the air to pass through them. That encourages the bacteria to turn it into compost.”Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council are asking for people to register from January 4 for their tree to be collected and recycled.

The amazing boy who spent all his birthday money on buying Christmas gifts for residents at his local care homeReal Christmas trees can be taken to any of Monmouthshire’s household waste recycling centres at Usk, Five Lanes, Llanfoist and Mitchel Troy to be recycled. If you miss your collection day, Christmas trees can also be taken to both Household Waste Recycling Centres. It’s a totally sustainable product that’s made from recycled green waste. By using this product instead of a peat based product, it will help to ensure that valuable wildlife habitats are not lost as a result of peat excavation. Merlin’s Magic Compost is screened to two different sizes. Our 10mm compost is generally supplied in 40L bags and is a good general-purpose compost suitable for pots and young plants. Our 25mm screened compost contains everything that 10mm has but with the addition of slightly larger woody material which aids drainage, perfect for beds, mulching and larger projects. What does Merlin’s Magic Compost cost? One such business is Cwm Environmental, an arms length limited company solely owned by Carmarthenshire County Council.

CWM operate a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at Nantycaws. The MRF ensures the greatest recovery from waste that was historically destined for landfill. All bins must have safe access by the drivers from 6am on your allocated collection day. If there is no safe access to your bin when the driver calls this will go down as a missed collection and you will still be liable for any charges.

Last year, Nantycaws Recycling Centre created Wales’s first reuse village: Canolfan Eto (Image: CWM Environmental) Nantycaws Recycling Centre is the heart of sustainability and innovation in Carmarthenshire. From buzzing bees to renewable energy, the centre is a true gem for everyone who’s passionate about sustainability.