Daventry’s recycling rate is one of the highest in the country—in 2006/07 we recycled or composted 47% of the districts household waste, well in excess of the nationally set government targets.
Recycling and Refuse Collections
Find out more information about our residents refuse and recycling collections i.e. order a net for your blue box; check what we collect in what container; have a sofa to collected; and more ...............
Proposed Kitchen Waste Collection
A new kitchen waste project is being developed by the Northamptonshire Waste Partnership (NWP) that could see a brand new collection of food waste introduced throughout the county. The NWP comprises all the district and borough councils working together with Northamptonshire County Council.
Waste and the Environment
“waste” is”..any substance or object..which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.
Interesting Facts
Every household in the UK uses on average 331 bottles and jars per year. Find out how much energy could be saved by recycling your glass.
Recycling your Plastics
What plastics can we accept.
Beacon Status
Daventry District Council was awarded Beacon Status by central Government, in March 2006, in recognition of its outstanding performance in waste & recycling.
Household Waste Recycling Centres
Where is my local household waste recycling centre? What materials can be recycled there?
Let's Talk Rubbish
What is the Northamptonshire Waste Management Strategy?
Why is it needed, what will it include, who is it for and how is it being developed, when is it happening and how can I have my say?
Schools Education
Find out how our Waste Education Team can help you deliver the Recycling message.