A spring clean to go green

Residents at housing estates throughout the Conwy region have made use of a number of temporary giant skips, binning old and disused waste that will be used for recycling as part of a series of ‘Environmental Action Days’.

The North Wales Housing managed initiative began as a one off some six years ago and has since turned into an annual event that residents look forward to as an opportunity for a big festive clear out.

Household items from washing machines, TV’s and small electrical goods are skipped alongside broken fencing toys, games and much more. The massive skip is then collected and goods recycled and reused where possible.

Garth Butcher of North Wales Housing, who helps manage the day said:

“Not only is this Environmental Day a great opportunity for people to have a clear out but it also encourages community members to meet and chat. Often you’ll find that neighbours who have never spoken to each other start to engage and help each other out which is brilliant!”

In total, 24 skips will be placed within local communities with each holding two tonnes of waste. Once completed after the 12 week roll out, the North Wales Housing team will have expected to collected almost 50 tonnes of waste.