The future of waste in Suffolk….

By the year 2015, Great Blakenham landfill site will be completely full with our black bin waste.

Not only does burying waste in the ground have a serious environmental impact but the cost to do this is ever increasing. Suffolk is one of the best performing counties in England when it comes to recycling and composting and to help keep this title and keep Council Tax down we need all of Suffolk’s residents to think about the 4 R’s and to start practicing them as part of everyday life, so do your bit and…..

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover

Suffolk Real Nappy Network is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the use of washable nappies. One of their aims is to help reduce waste sent to landfill. They also give free, impartial advice and ongoing support and guidance to parents who wish to use washable nappies on their babies. They have a lovely shop with a drop-in area where you can sit down and have a chat with staff or other mums and dads. Find them at:

Westgate House, Museum Street, Ipswich, IP1 1HQ
Tel: 0870 005 3985
or visit their website: www.suffolkrealnappynetwork.org.uk

If you would like to find out more about the future of Suffolk’s waste, visit

Recycle for Suffolk

The future of Suffolk waste by Cllr Eddy Alcock