FOI release

Freedom of Information Request: Simpler Recycling Kerbside Collection of Plastic Plant Pots

Case reference EIR2026/00620

Received 2 May 2026

Published 11 May 2026

Request

2. If yes, how long has your authority been collecting non-black plastic plant pots for recycling?

3. If no, does your authority intend to begin collecting non-black plastic plant pots?

(Yes / No)

* If yes, please provide the expected timeline for implementation.

1. What waste collection or waste management contractor(s) does your authority use for kerbside recycling services?

Please could you provide responses to the following:

Does your authority currently collect non-black plastic plant pots for recycling at the kerbside? No
If yes, how long has your authority been collecting non-black plastic plant pots for recycling? N/A
If no, does your authority intend to begin collecting non-black plastic plant pots? No plans to initiate the recycling of black plastic plant pots at this stage.

What waste collection or waste management contractor(s) does your authority use for kerbside recycling services? In house.

There are no documents for this release.

This is South Derbyshire District Council's response to a freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) request.