REF: 66-2404-6686017 - New Waste Streams
Your comment: The new bin setup in hall flat kitchens is unworkable. The new bins are all too small and will need to be emptied every few days instead of weekly. They're also too large for small bin bags but too small for the bin bags we were using before. The general waste bin is far too small for the amount of rubbish needing to be put in it and to be shared between usually a minimum of 3 flatmates. I understand the emphasis on recycling, and do so wherever possible, however, there is currently still more much non-recyclable packaging than recyclable being sold and the new bin is unrealistically small, almost as if to blame students and not companies for the lack of recyclable goods in the world.
Our response:
Many thanks for your Tell us Now submission in respect of the new waste streams within residential kitchens.
The University has worked to implement changes in line with Welsh Government Legislation changes that came into force on the 6th April 2024 (further information can be found at https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/efr/facilities/waste/).
The available space within each hall varies, as does the number of occupants, and so we have worked to try and find the most suitable bin setup, whilst appreciating that there is a balance to strike between bin capacity and available space, which may result in bins needing to be emptied more frequently.
Your continued support in maximising recycling is appreciated and whilst each of the bins in use were trialled in various areas in advance of the implementation, we have fed your feedback regarding bin bags back to our Residences teams to consider the longer-term approach.
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch via facilities@aber.ac.uk