A waste fire has delayed a local authority’s plans to “significantly” boost glass recycling through kerbside collections.
Bedford Borough Council now plans to roll out the service to all residential and commercial properties this autumn.
It follows a trial of collecting glass from orange-lidded recycling bins, which the local authority said was well-received by residents and crews.
Preparations are underway to extend the scheme, although these received a setback after a fire at a key facility in the borough.
The July blaze at Elstow Waste Transfer Station led to deconstruction of a building at the site.
The council said the fire had “delayed” the rollout of glass collections and that it was working closely with contractors to ensure the infrastructure was in place “to manage the anticipated increase in recycling tonnage”.
Councillor Nicola Gribble said: “We’re excited to be expanding kerbside glass collections across Bedford Borough. The success of the pilot scheme shows there’s a real desire among residents to recycle more, and more easily.
“By making glass recycling part of everyday collections, we’re offering a simple, practical way for people to help reduce waste and protect our environment.”
