Cornwall's new waste collection service may still be rolling out to some parts of the duchy - but the council has already said yet more changes will have to be made in the coming years. 

It is now asking for people's opinions on what should happen to make sure Cornwall meets recycling targets. 

With the government setting a target of 65 per cent of household waste being reused, recycled, or composted by 2035, combined with upcoming legislation regarding collected materials, Cornwall Council said it will need to "implement significant changes to its waste services" on top of what is already being introduced. 

At the moment some parts of Cornwall have yet to be switched over to the fortnightly waste collection, alternating with recycling, and only food waste collected weekly. 

The council said areas where it had been introduced had seen an increase in recycling rates - but more needed to be done. 

Cornwall Council is now reaching out to residents to gather feedback on the current waste services and explore ways to encourage waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.

This includes questions about household collections, recycling centres, and street cleaning.

Resident feedback will be instrumental in updating the council's Waste Strategy, ensuring a sustainable future for waste management in Cornwall.

Councillor Carol Mould, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods, emphasizes the importance of collaboration: "We're deeply committed to achieving the government's target of 65 per cent waste reuse, recycling, or composting by 2035.

“The new system has already made a positive impact, and I commend residents for embracing the changes. However, collective action is crucial to minimize our environmental footprint."

The online survey, launched today (October 14th) on Let's Talk Cornwall, will run for six weeks. It can be accessed here:  

https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/recycling. Residents without internet access can request a paper copy by calling 03001234141.