The plans, proposed by Vale of Glamorgan Council, aim to further improve recycling rates and support environmental goals as part of their ongoing Recycling and Waste Management Strategy.
The proposed changes include a weekly Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) collection and a permanent rollout of textile recycling, which is currently being trialled in Barry.
Councillor Mark Wilson, cabinet member for neighbourhood and building services, said: “The Vale of Glamorgan already has one of the best recycling performances in Wales and these proposals demonstrate our ongoing commitment to making recycling easier and more accessible for residents.
“We recognise that some households, particularly those with young children or residents who require hygiene products for medical reasons, can find it difficult to store absorbent hygiene products for up to three weeks.
“The proposed weekly collection service would provide a practical and convenient solution while helping us remove more material from the residual waste stream.
“At the same time, we are delighted to be proposing the expansion of our textile recycling service across the entire Vale following a successful trial in Barry.”
The AHP collection service, if approved, would begin in November.
It would include items such as nappies, incontinence pads, and similar products.
Residents would need to register for the service.
Once registered, households would receive a weekly collection on their usual recycling and waste day.
The scheme would not cover general black bag waste.
The service aims to address challenges faced by families storing hygiene waste between the council’s current three-weekly collections.
Councillor Wilson said: “Every item recycled is one less item going into a black bag, helping us reduce waste, increase recycling and support our Project Zero and environmental objectives.
“These changes would make it easier for residents to recycle more, waste less and play their part in helping the Vale remain one of Wales’ leading recycling authorities.”
The expanded textile service would allow residents to recycle unwanted clothing, shoes, and household textiles through kerbside collection.
The Barry trial demonstrated strong public participation and the potential to increase recycling rates.
These proposals are part of the council’s strategy to reduce residual waste, increase recycling, and support wider environmental targets.
The Place Scrutiny Committee is expected to review the plans before they are considered by cabinet later this month.
