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Frequently Asked Questions

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This months most frequently asked questions are:

  1. How can I dispose of my bulky goods?
  2. Where is my nearest recycling centre?
  3. I have a pest I need to get rid of, can you help?
  4. How much does a garden waste bin cost?
  5. Can I rent an allotment from you?
  6. How do I get onto the housing waiting list?
  7. Who do I speak to about the roads?
  8. What do I need to do to find out if I need planning permission?
  9. Who is the Chief Executive?
  10. What is the telephone number for Peddars Way Housing Association?



How can I dispose of my bulky goods?

You can book a bulky collection service through our contact centre the cost is as follows; £20 for 1-3 items, £40 for 4-6 items. Alternatively items can be taken to any of the Recycling Centres throughout the County.


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Where is my nearest recycling centre?

    
 Ashill Recycling Centre, Swaffham Road, Ashill, Norfolk, IP25 7BT Site is between South Pickenham and Ashill on the B1077. Please do not queue when entering the site from Ashill.
 Beetley Recycling Centre is closed permanently from
31 October 2004
 Please use an alternative site. The closest sites to Dereham are Ashill and Hempton.
 Berghapton Recycling Centre, Wellbeck Road, Bergh Apton, Norwich, NR15 1AU Site is off Wellbeck Road, Berghapton. Follow the 'recycling centre' logo flag sign from the junction of Wellbeck Road / Church Road.
 Blackborough End Recycling Centre is closed permanently from 1 April 2007 Please use an alternative site. The closest sites to Blackborough End are King’s Lynn and Wereham.
 Caister Recycling Centre, Pump Lane, Caister, NR30 5BE Site is off the A149 dual carriageway section, just after the greyhound / stockcar stadium.
 Docking Recycling Centre, Docking Common, Fakenham Road, Docking, PE31 8PX 

Site is off the B1454 Fakenham Road, approx 1/2mile south of DockingVillage. Signed from the B1454.

 Heacham Recycling Centre, Chalkpit Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7JE Site is off the A149 between Heacham and Hunstanton. Take the lay-by that runs behind the petrol station. Site is accessed through metal gates and tarmac track running up the hill. Site is signposted from the A149.
 Hempton Recycling Centre, Helhoughton Road, Fakenham, NR21 7DY Site is 1/4 mile from A1065 Fakenham-Swaffam Road. Take the A1065 South out of Fakenham. Site is signed from the A1065 on 'S' bend.
 Ketteringham Recycling Centre, Station Road, Ketteringham, Norwich, NR9 3AZ Site is 1/4 mile from A11 Norwich-Thetford Road. Take first left off A11 (Station Road) after Thickthorn roundabout. Site is signed from Station Road.
 Kings Lynn Recycling Centre, Horsely Fields, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DD Site is at end of Horsely Fields Ind Est. From Hardwick roundabout follow signs directing to town centre, pass a Tesco on the left then over railway bridge and cemetry on left. Horsely Fields is next left turn after cemetry.
 Maytonwood Recycling Centre, Little Hautbois, Nr. Coltishall, Norfolk, NR12 7JX Site is 1/4 mile off the B1354 Horstead- Aylsham Road. Approaching Horstead, from Norwich, by the B1150 North Walsham Road turn left immediately before the Recruiting Sargent Public House (B1354). Continue on this road (do not turn off to follow direction signage to Aylsham) for approx 2miles. Site is signed from B1354 and shares access with adjacent landfill site.
 Mile Cross Recycling Centre (Norwich), Swanton Road, Norwich, NR2 4LH Site is at the end of Swanton Road. Swanton Road is off Mile Cross Road where there is a 'Recycling Centre’ sign and logo at Mile Cross Road/Swanton Road junction on a lamp post.
 Morningthorpe Recycling Centre, Mill Road, Morningthorpe, Long Station, NR15 2ST Site is on the B1135 (Hempnall-A140 Road). Advance signage from B1135 in both approaching directions.
 Sheringham Recycling Centre, Holt Road, Aylmerton, Nr. Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TS 

Off A148 Cromer-Holt Road.

From Cromer: take A148 west, site is approx 1 mile on right after The Roman Camp Public House. From Sheringham town: leave Sheringham by A1082 heading South from the mini-roundabout. Turn left at A148 towards Cromer. Site is accessed by lay-by off A148. Signed from A148.

 Snetterton Recycling Centre, Snetterton Heath, Snetterton, Norfolk, NR16 2JU Site is approx 1/2 mile from A11 Norwich-Thetford Road. Leave A11 at Snetterton race-track turn off. Pass the main entrance to race-track and continue for approx 1/4mile. Site is on left just before sharp right hand bend. Signed from A11.
 Strumpshaw Recycling Centre, Stone Road, Strumpshaw, Norfolk, NR13 4HR Site is on Stone Road. Leaving BrundallVillage head east towards Strumpshaw. Go under railway bridge and take next right (Stone Road). Follow this road for approx 1mile. Site is signed and on the left.
 Thetford Recycling Centre, Burrell Way, Thetford, IP24 3RW Site is on Burrell Way industrial estate close to A11. Leave A11 at southern most roundabout on Thetford by-pass and head towards Thetford. Pass entrance to filling station, supermarket, MacDonalds etc on left and take next available right turn. Go straight across at next junction and entrance to site is on right.
 Wells Recycling Centre, Warham Road, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1NE Site is off the Wells to Walsingham Road (the 'former' B1105) approx 1 mile out of WellsTown. Leave Wells by the A149 heading east. Take first available right at the art gallery 'Big Sky'. Site is approx ½ mile south on the left and signed.
 Wereham Recycling Centre, Crimplesham Road, Wereham, Norfolk, PE33 9DX Site is approx ½ mile off the A134. Leave the A134 heading towards Crimplesham. Site is on the right and signed from the A134.
 Worstead Recycling Centre, Off Old Yarmouth Road, Worstead, Norfolk, NR28 9LX Site is approx 2miles south of North Walsham. Leave North Walsham at the 'Lidl' mini-roundabout and take the 'former' A149 heading south. Pass touring park on left then hotel on right, turn next right at the nursery/plant centre. Follow this road up the hill and site is immediately at top, through metal gates. Site is also well signed from the 'new' A149 from the south.
 Wymondham Recycling Centre, Strayground Lane, Wymondham, Norwich, NR18 9NA Site is approx 1/2mile from the B1172. Leave Wymondham heading south-west from the traffic lights / cross road. Strayground Lane is approx 1/2 mile from traffic lights, immediately after a railway bridge. Site is at the end of Strayground Lane. Signed from B1172.


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I have a pest I need to get rid of, can you help?

Our Pest Control Team deal with the following pests with the following charges.

Rats (domestic premisises) Free

Rats (commercial premises) £25.00 per hour/visit

Mice (domestic premisises) Free

Mice (commercil premises) £25.00 per hour/visit

Wasps/Hornets £27.00

Fleas £35.00

Cluster Flies £35.00

Carpet Beetles £35.00

Bed Bugs Free

Bats Bats are protected and legally you are not allowed to disturb them. For further information call Norwich Castle Musuem 01603 223 643 or the Bat Trust Helpline 0207 627 88 22

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How much does a garden waste bin cost?

The brown garden waste bin will cost you £34 this collection is an annual subscription and you receive 26 collections. Alternatively we can send some information on home composters and if you order online you receive £1 discount.


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Can I rent an allotment from you?

Allotments are dealt with by your Parish Council, please contact us and we will put you in touch with your parish clerk.


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How do I get onto the housing waiting list?

Please contact ARP Trading on  01842 756 416.


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Who do I speak to about the roads?

Please contact Norfolk County Council Highways Department on 08448 008 020


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What do I need to do to find out if I need planning permission?

Please complete our Permitted Development Form we will then advise whether planning permission is required or not.


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Who is the Chief Executive?

Trevor Holden is our Chief Executive Officer.


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What is the telephone number for Peddars Way Housing Association?

The telephone number is 01362 694858

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