As the start date for the launch of North Lanarkshire Council's recycling initiatives gets closer, a huge communication campaign is underway to ensure all residents have the information they need.

 

Leaflets are being delivered through every door in those parts of North Lanarkshire where the scheme will be phased in first – namely, the North and Central areas – and have inspired a positive reaction from local people.

 

"We've had a lot of requests for blue bins as a result of the first leafleting campaign," said Councillor Helen McKenna, Convener of the Environmental Services committee. "That shows people understand the proposed changes, and what they need to do to get ready for them. It's a very encouraging reaction.

 

"The council will do everything it can to ensure every single household in North Lanarkshire completely understands the new collection system. The second leafleting campaign has now taken place, and will be followed by a series of roadshows that will allow local people to meet officers from the cleansing service and ask any questions they might still have.

 

"We're putting a lot of thought and effort into this communications campaign. That's because we're absolutely committed to making sure residents have all the information they could possibly need before the new scheme is implemented, and are given every opportunity to ask for more information if they want it. 

 

"By keeping people thoroughly informed about the new scheme, we can ensure it provides a very real service improvement from day one."

 

The first series of roadshows will take place in Coatbridge, Moodiesburn, Airdrie, Gartle, Carnbroe, Chapelhall and Plans from Monday 28 April  - Friday 2 May (see information below for full details).

 

Further events will take place in Glenmavis, Bargeddie, Cumbernauld, Croy, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Auchinloch, Banton, Glenboig and Gartcosh from Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 May; and in Greengairs, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Caldercruix, Condorrat, Calderbank, Coatbridge, Stepps, Queenzieburn and Muirhead from Monday 12 to Friday 16 May.

 

"I would encourage as many residents as possible to come along to these events," said Councillor McKenna. "They are an excellent opportunity to learn more about the new scheme, and to make sure you're ready for the launch.

 

"The dates and times of each roadshow is also available on our website, or if you would like to find out about the nearest one to you, contact our environmental helpline on 01698 403110."

 

Roadshow information:

 

 

Airdrie area:

 

• Tues 29 April, 9am – 1pm: 4 Isles Centre, Varnsdorf Way, Petersburn
• Wed 30 April, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm: Airdrie Town Hall
• Wed 30 April, 9am – 1pm: Gartlea Community Centre, Target Road
• Thurs 1 May, 9am – 1pm: Airdrie Library, Wellwynd
• Fri 2 May, 9am – 3pm: Airdrie Leisure Centre, Motherwell Road
• Fri 2 May, 9am – 1pm: Chapelhall Library, Lauchope Street
• Fri 2 May, 9am – 1pm: Plains Community Centre, Main Street
• Tues 6 May 9am – 1pm: Glenmavis Community Centre, Coatbridge Rd
• Wed 7 May, 9am – 1pm: Springfield Community Centre, Forrest St, Clarkston
• Thurs 8 May,9am – 1pm: Rochsoles Community Centre, Crowhill Crescent
• Mon 12 May, 1pm – 4pm: Greengairs Community Centre, Greengairs Rd
• Tues 13 May, 1pm – 4pm: Caldercruix Community Centre, Progress Rd
• Wed 14 May, 12 – 4pm: Calderbank Community Centre, Main St, Calderbank

Coatbridge area

 

• Mon 28 April, 9am – 12pm: Heritage Car Park
• Mon 28 April, 1pm – 4pm: Kirkshaws Neighbourhood Centre
• Mon 28 April, 1pm – 4pm: Townhead Playing Fields, Mosspark Rd
• Tues 29 April, 9am – 3pm: Time Capsule car park, Henderson St
• Wed 30 April, 9am – 1pm: Stobcross Recycling Centre, Stobcross St
• Thurs 1 May, 9am – 3pm: Coatbridge Library, Academy St
• Thurs 1 May, 9am – 1pm: Calder Community Centre, Paddock St, Carnbroe
• Tues 6 May, 9am – 1pm: Windsor Hall, Coatbridge Rd, Bargeddie
• Wed 7 May, 6.30pm – 8pm: St Andrew's High School, Old Monkland Rd
• Thurs 8 May, 9am – 1pm: Drumpellier Cricket/Rugby Club, Drumpellier Ave
• Thurs 8 May, 10am – 1pm: Kirkwood Sport Barn, Viewfield
• Sat 10 May, 10am – 2pm: Glenboig Community Centre, Main St
• Thurs 15 May, 9am – 1pm: Shawhead Community Centre, Berwick St
• Thurs 15 May, 9am – 12pm: Whifflet Community Centre, Easton Place

North area:

 

• Tues 29 April, 9am – 1pm: Pivot Centre, Glenmanor Ave, Moodiesburn
• Tues 6 May, 9am – 1pm: Recap car park, Lenziemill, Cumbernauld
• Wed 7 May, 9am – 1pm: Croy Miners Club car park, Croy
• Fri 9 May, 9am – 1pm: Auchinloch Community Centre, Langmuirhead Rd
• Fri 9 May, 9am – 1pm: Banton Community Centre, Banton Road
• Fri 9 May, 9am – 1pm: Tesco, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld
• Sat 10 May, 10am – 2pm: Forge Community Centre, Ben Lawers Rd, Balloch
• Sat 10 May, 10am – 2pm: Gartcosh station car park, Business Park, Gartcosh
• Mon 12 May, 9am – 1pm: Cumbernauld Village Community Centre, The Wynd
• Mon 12 May, 1pm – 4pm: Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld
• Tues 13 May, 9am – 3pm: New Town Hall, Bron Way
• Tues 13 May, 9am – 1pm: Lidl car park, Airdrie Road, Kilsyth
• Wed 14 May, 9am – 1pm: Pollok Community Centre, Morar Dr, Condorrat
• Wed 14 May, 6.30 – 8.30pm: New Town Hall, Bron Way
• Thurs 15 May, 9am – 1pm: Wardpark Recycling Centre, Cumbernauld
• Fri 16 May, 9am – 2pm: Buchanan Tower car park, Cumbernauld Rd, Stepps
• Fri 16 May, 9.30am – 1pm:Queenzieburn Community Centre, Mill Road
• Fri 16 May, 9am – 1pm: Muirhead Community Park, Cumbernauld Rd