Unique 'Bug Hotel' unveiled at Aston Clinton Recycling Centre

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Monday, 4 April 2022 07:00

To celebrate the new five year partnership contract between Bucks Council and FCC Environment, the council and its contractor have teamed up with a local Men in Sheds group to create bespoke bug hotels to encourage insect life and diversity at all of the sites.

Talking about the new partnership, Peter Strachan, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, commented: “It’s been a privilege to take part in the new contract celebration and open the new bug hotel at Aston Clinton Recycling Centre. FCC Environment have consistently demonstrated their dedication to improving reuse, repair and recycling across the county. Buckinghamshire Council looks forward to building on this success over the duration of the new contract.”

Steve Longdon, FCC Operations Director, said: “We have operated the facilities in Buckinghamshire since 2012 and we have worked hard during this time to deliver an exceptional service, so we are delighted to have secured the new contract to provide the ongoing management and operation of the nine Household Recycling Centres.

“The new contract will enable us to continue our relationship with Buckinghamshire Council and South Bucks Hospice to embrace new ways of working focusing on the waste prevention, repair and reuse agenda that is vital if we are to meet our Net Zero targets as a nation.”

As part of the new contract celebrations, a unique bug hotel has been created at the Aston Clinton Recycling Centre and it has been made entirely from items found on site.

John Downer, FCC Site Operative and budding Repair Café regular, built the bug hotel commenting: “It was a pleasure to build FCC’s first bug hotel as it will help conserve local insect life by providing much-needed shelter and protection during the harsh winter months. It will also be a great talking point when local schools visit for a tour of the recycling centre.”

In addition to the bug hotel at Aston Clinton Household Recycling Centre, a picnic area has also been created for school visits.

More information on Buckinghamshire's Household Recycling Centres can be found on the council's website.

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