Recycling at Vale Holiday Parks

Why have these new regulations been introduced?

The changes aim to improve the quality and quantity of materials that are recycled, maximising the efficient use of resources and reducing the amount of waste being sent to landfill and incineration. These steps will support the Welsh Government's commitment to reach zero waste and reduce carbon emissions by 2050.

What are the changes?

All businesses in Wales must now provide facilities for the separation and recycling of the following waste:

• Paper and cardboard
• Metal, plastic and cartons
• Glass bottles and jars
• Food waste

These changes impact our Holiday Parks that are located in Wales: 

• Clarach Bay Holiday Village
• Fishguard Holiday Park
• Gilfach Holiday Village
• Grondre Holiday Park
• New Park Landshipping
• Ocean Heights Leisure Park
• ParcFarm Holiday Park
• Porthkerry Leisure Park
• The Village Holiday Park
• Woodland Vale Holiday Park

We are ready to implement these changes at our parks but are waiting for our waste management company to deliver the correct bins and signage. We are in the process of providing our hire fleet caravans with recycling kits and food waste caddy's, further information can be found in your accommodation.

If you are a guest or holiday home owner at one of the parks listed above then you will shortly see separate bins for the different recyclable materials on-park. 

Please follow the guidance below to separate your waste and recyclables into the different bins provided.

I'm a holiday home owner, how do these new regulations impact me?

Whilst we await the rollout of the new bins, you must separate your waste as currently directed in the refuse and recycling area on the park.

You will need to follow the signage onsite and ensure that waste is disposed of correctly. To do this you will need to supply your own black bin bags, food waste bags and a food waste caddy.

Always check the signage in the bin areas to ensure that you are putting recyclables and waste into the correct bins.

Please remember that under both the terms of the licence agreement and the park rules, you are required to comply with all laws and regulations whilst at the park.

Where can I find the right bin for my waste and recycling?

Our park maps will show you where the waste and recycling bins are located and the signage in the bin areas will indicate where to put the different types of waste. Alternatively you can visit reception and our team will be happy to point you in the right direction.

What should go in the paper and cardboard bin?

• Clean paper
• Envelopes
• Cardboard packaging
• Egg boxes
• Newspapers, magazines and catalogues

Items that are put in this bin should be dry and uncontaminated. If the item is wet or contaminated with grease, oil, food, glitter or foil then it cannot be recycled.

Please do not dispose of tissues, paper towels, kitchen roll, till receipts, Pringles tubes or laminated coffee cups in the paper bin.

These items can be put straight into the paper and cardboard bin.

What should go in the metal, plastic and carton bin?

• Plastic bottles and lids
• Rigid plastic food containers
• Disposable plastic cups
• Aluminium cans and food trays
• Tin cans
• Cartons

Make sure that your items are empty and clean before putting them into the metal, plastic and carton bin. If the item is contaminated by food and drink it cannot be recycled. Where possible please squash items before putting them into the bin. 

Please do not dispose of plastic carrier bags, sweet wrappers, biscuit and crisp packets, bubble wrap, polystyrene, rigid hard plastics (such as toys or plant pots), coffee pods, black plastics or gas canisters in the metal, plastic and carton bin.

These items can be put straight into the metal, plastic and carton bin.

What should go in the glass bin?

• Glass bottles
• Glass jars (any colour) can go in the bin. 

Glass bottles and jars of any colour can be put in the glass bin but please make sure that they are empty and clean. If the item is contaminated by food and drink it cannot be recycled.

Please do not dispose of crockery, mirrors, metal jar lids or lightbulbs in the glass bin.

These items can be put straight into the glass bottles and jars bin.

What should go in the food waste bin?

• Food leftovers
• Peelings
• Tea bags

Please do not dispose of liquids, used paper towels, paper plates, empty food containers or oil in the waste food bin.

These items should be put into a food waste bag and then put into the main food waste bin in the refuse and recycling area. We are in the process of providing our hire fleet caravans with recycling kits and food waste caddy's. 

Caravan owners will need to supply their own food waste bags and caddy.

What should go in the non-recyclable waste bin?

•  Any household waste that cannot be recycled

Please do not dispose of electrical items in the non-recyclable waste bin.

These items should be put into a black bin bag and then put into the non-recyclable waste bin in the refuse and recycling area.

Caravan owners will need to supply their own black bin bags.

These new systems will need us all to work together, so if you have any questions please come and talk to us at reception. We are always here to help!