INFORMATION about changes to bin collections coming to Richmondshire early in the New Year is dropping through letterboxes this week.
Every home will receive a postcard detailing the changes to household and recycling collection days – which come into force on January 16.
The district council is rationalising the waste and recycling collection rounds in order to make savings – and for some people that could mean collection days changing. Where the changes result in significant gaps between collection days during the changeover extra collections will be put on - or additional bags will be provided to avoid waste piling up.
Bins must also be put at the kerbside by 6am – and may not be collected until 6pm under the new scheme.
“The new rounds will make our waste crews more efficient – and mean our operatives work longer days but shorter weeks,” said Councillor Tony Duff. "We can reduce the refuse fleet by two vehicles which will bring savings of at least £80,000 for the authority.”
For details visit richmondshire.gov.uk.
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