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• 10 April 2012 Time to get real - it’s Real Nappy Week
  Calling parents and parents-to-be from all corners of West Berkshire. Between 16-22 April is National Real Nappy Week, and to celebrate West Berkshire Council and Veolia Environmental Services are …
• 03 April 2012 Recycling centre summer opening hours
  Residents are being reminded that from the 1 April 2012, the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Newtown Road, Newbury is open for an additional two hours in the evening to match the longer …
• 03 April 2012 Easter Period Collection Changes for Waste and Recycling
  Residents in West Berkshire are being reminded that their rubbish and recycling will be collected one day later than usual from Friday 6 April to Saturday 14 April due to the Easter bank holidays.
• 24 January 2012 West Berkshire Mums ‘Go Real’ with Free Nappy Trial Service!
  Parents across West Berkshire have a fantastic opportunity to sign up to use a completely free real nappy trial made up of over 20 leading brands of nappy. Parents can borrow a complete set of real …
• 03 January 2012 ‘Tis the time to Tree-cycle!
  As the Twelfth Night in West Berkshire is fast approaching, residents are reminded to put their real Christmas trees to good use by recycling them at one of the district’s recycling centres or by …
• 19 December 2011 Festive Period Opening Hours at District's Recycling Centres
  Residents in West Berkshire are being reminded of the opening hours at the districts Household Waste Recycling Centres over the festive period. The Household Waste Recycling Centre, Newbury is open …
• 19 December 2011 Festive Period Collection Changes for Waste and Recycling
  Residents in West Berkshire are being reminded that their rubbish and recycling will be collected on one day later than usual for two weeks from Monday 26 December due to the bank holidays that fall …
• 29 November 2011 Real Nappies: Saving you money for 2012!
  With the New Year fast approaching, West Berkshire parents are invited along to find out just how much money real nappies can save households throughout 2012! A free drop-in Nappuccino event will be …
• 26 October 2011 New Collection Service Begins
  The new food and garden waste collection service will begin for residents in West Berkshire from the week commencing 31 October, with green and black bins being collected on alternate weeks. …
• 17 October 2011 New Facility Opens its Doors for Recycling Residents!
  A new household waste recycling facility will be open for residents on Wednesday 19 October. The site will be open between 12.30pm – 6.00pm Monday- Friday, and Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays …