Local businesses won’t have to be BOARD of paying for high commercial waste costs for much longer – thanks to a new cardboard recycling scheme being introduced by Alloa Town Centre BID and Alloa Community Enterprises (ACE).

The two organisations have come up with the idea of a free cardboard collection scheme to help save businesses and organisations money in difficult economic times.

The move came about after BID members were contacted to ask how they felt about a free weekly cardboard collection service – and there was overwhelming support for the scheme.

Malcom McArdle, Managing Director of ACE said: “We’re delighted to be working with Alloa Town Centre BID to deliver this service. The majority of commercial waste is cardboard so we’re hoping our collection service will result in less waste being put into commercial waste bins.  Businesses can then save money by reducing the size of their commercial bin.”

Collections will initially be done weekly, although there is scope to increase the frequency of the service if demand dictates an additional pick up.

BID Manager Andrew Mitchell said: “These are not easy times for local businesses and anything we can do to help reduce costs has to be welcomed.

“This project will result in smaller commercial bins, which saves money, but it also has a positive knock on effect for the look and feel of the town centre. This really is just the start of our discussions with ACE to see what we can do to help local businesses reduce waste costs.”   The collection scheme is due to start in February.

If you would like further information regarding the cardboard collection please contact Andrew directly 727313

A meeting is being held in Kilncraigs (Room 1) on Monday January 30^th at 6.00 p.m.  Representatives from ACE and the BID will provide more information to traders who wish to sign up for the service.