A new kerbside glass collection scheme has helped drive up recycling rates.

Launched by Cherwell District Council in January, the service has already contributed to a 392-tonne increase in dry recycling volumes.

This marks a significant rise in comparison to the same period last year and supports the council’s environmental and waste reduction goals.

Ed Potter, assistant director of environmental services, said: “We are delighted to have seen such an enthusiastic start to our kerbside glass recycling service.

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“It is wonderful to see so many residents embracing the opportunity to recycle their glass bottles and jars from the comfort of their own home.

“This achievement marks a pivotal moment in the council’s commitment to environmental sustainability and waste reduction.

“By integrating glass collection into the existing blue bin service, we’ve streamlined the recycling process for households, making it easier for residents to dispose of glass responsibly.”

Collected glass is sent to a sorting centre where it is separated from other dry recyclables.

Larger items are sorted by colour for further processing, while smaller fragments are repurposed for road aggregate or shot-blasting material.

The council said the new service simplifies recycling for households and could help further boost Cherwell’s recycling rates.

Data from the scheme will contribute to the council’s annual recycling totals for 2025/26, which will be published next year.

Cherwell District Council has encouraged residents to continue separating glass from other recyclables and to make full use of the service.

More information about the scheme can be found at www.cherwell.gov.uk/glass-recycling.