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What you need to know about Dartford

Dartford

Dartford is a principal town and borough in southeast London in the greater London area within the county of kent. Although it is known today as a commuter town, Dartford historically is a place of great industrial importance that dwindled in the 20th century due to the decline of its manufacturing and cement making industries. It is now known as being the home of the Blue Water shopping centre (formerly a major cement works) which has taken over from the high street as being the boroughs commercial centre, although many discount chain stores and supermarkets still occupy the old shopping district along the B2500.

  • Population Size 816,136
  • Active Businesses 2,434
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)342,243
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 142,887

What are the different ways to dispose of waste in Dartford?

Every modern waste management solution for domestic and commercial purposes, including construction and demolition waste services are available in the municipal town of Dartford. There are at least 2 privately owned junkyards in the area as well as a materials recovery facility (MRF) just east of Barnes Cray off the A206, and 2 civic amenity sites nearby. The Dartford waste and recycling centre operated By Kent County Council is available for residents just over 2.5 miles away from the Thames Road transfer station operated by Bexley borough council. There are also at least 5 skip and grab hire services in and around the town centre, a metals recycling yard in nearby Temple Hill, and several charity shops including the British Heart Foundation, the RSPCA, and the YMCA charity shop inside Orchards Shopping Centre. There is also a car scrapping service all within a 2 mile radius of Dartford station.
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Where are the nearest recycling centres in Dartford

Residents in Dartford have access to 3 home waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) in Dartford, Southfleet and Swanley operated by Kent county council that are open throughout the week from 8:30am to 3:45pm Monday to Sunday, and have vehicle height allowance of 2meters for those entering the sites. Building materials, DIY materials, and ceramic kitchen and bathroom furniture is charged per bag or item but it is worth noting that large quantities of this type of waste are not allowed. There are also 15 micro recycling sites in Dartford, 9 of which accept textiles. As not all the mini recycling bins accept every material it is advisable to check the council website for details on where to take the recycling.
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What rubbish collection services are available in Dartford?

Council tax paying residents in Dartford are issued with a 240 litre grey wheelie bin for their dry mixed recycling and a black container for glass. The council are also supportive of those living in private rented flats and accommodation who wish to recycle, and deal with properties on an individual basis. Residents wishing to book a bulky waste collection can do so via the council website using the online request and payment form, and can request sofa removal, and other soft furnishings such as carpets and mattresses. They also provide a removals service for white goods wardrobes tables chairs and televisions at a highly competitive price of £30 for up to 10 items. Residents who wish to have items removed from inside the property at a time of their choosing might still prefer to hire a private furniture removal company for the added benefits of convenience and the flexibility of the service.

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How is the local authority in Dartford handling your waste?

Dartford council encourages locals to become part of the garden waste scheme in the borough, as garden waste that gets sent to landfill produces harmful gases that contribute to global warming. The fortnightly garden waste collection service has an annual fee of £42.50 with a one off sign up cost of £44 for a 240 liter wheelie bin. Neighbours can share and split the cost if they don’t produce enough garden waste to fill the bin on their own.

For handling recycling waste the council has weekly collections and 15 micro recycling sites situated throughout the borough. General waste that cannot be recycled should be kept within the limits of the bins and extra bags left by the side of the bins will not be collected in order to cut down on waste sent to landfill.

The council also handles clinical and medical waste through free collections that can be arranged through contacting the waste management team online to request the service. Residents can also request to have their car scrapped for free by signing up to the vehicle surrender scheme run by Kent county council which includes residents in Dartford.

Dartford Councils Waste Management Performance:

· Overall annual spend on waste management £49,784,313.39
· Per person spend £61
· Landfill rate 58.25%
· Reuse and recycling rate 41.75%
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What are the plans for a greener future in Dartford?

Dartford council have a commitment towards ongoing environmental health concerns and adopting best practices for improving environmental outcomes through initiatives such as carbon management throughout the borough, promoting renewable energy resources, and conservation of the natural environment.

For example, the environmental health team oversees air quality and prescribed processes, where substances might be released into the environment from business or commercial activities and check for land contamination to identify areas that need protection. Dartford council also monitors energy efficiency and conservation throughout the borough and provides access to grants and schemes for residents to install cavity wall insulation and renewable energy systems in the home. These include solar panels for electricity and heating water, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, wind turbines and wood fuel heating systems.

Current energy initiatives run by the council include the Kent and Medway warm homes scheme which subsidises the cost of roof loft and cavity wall insulation, and the collective switching scheme through which the council helps residents save money on their energy bills through changing energy providers on their behalf. The council negotiates deals with energy suppliers for large numbers of residents living in the borough to switch at the same time, and guarantees that new tariffs provide 100% renewable electricity. As a nationwide scheme, those outside Dartford who are interested in collective switching can find out more on the energydeal.ichoosr website.
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