The Public Services Department acts as the Waste Disposal Authority and is responsible for implementing the Waste Disposal Plan and providing various waste services and facilities.

It is responsible for: -

• Mont Cuet Waste Disposal Site
• Longue Hougue Waste Disposal Site
• Chouet Waste Disposal Site
• The Waste Segregation facility at Fontaine Vinery
• The Bulk Refuse Removal Scheme
• The Waste Recycling Facility at Longue Hougue
• Recycling

For further information on the bulk refuse scheme, recycling (including the new public Waste Recycling Facility), waste disposal sites/charges and the Mont Cuet landfill site settlement prediction, please click on the relevant links.

Forums

As well as meeting once a month as the Waste Disposal Authority, the Department has established two Forums:

• The Guernsey Recycling Advisory Forum, which advises the Waste Disposal Authority in respect of opportunities for recycling the Island's waste.  The Forum comprises a number of representatives from public, private and voluntary bodies, including five members of the public.  Meetings are held monthly.  The Department is currently seeking new members for GRAF - follow the "Recycling" link to obtain an application form.

• The Waste Industry Forum, which advises the Authority on waste reduction, re-use and recycling opportunities and associated matters from the perspective of local industry/businesses.  Attendance of the Forum is coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce.  Meetings are held on a quarterly basis.

Waste Disposal and Recycling Information Line - 12077

The Department recognises that queries relating to waste disposal and recycling can come up at any time of the day or week.  The Department has, therefore, set up a recorded local information line to assist with common queries, which is available 24 hours a day.  The line can be accessed by telephoning 12077.  Topics included on the line are:

• Landfill site opening times, charges and general information
• Bulk refuse scheme
• Disposal of scrap metal and other items that cannot be taken to the Island's bring banks
• Recycling bring bank location information