Collection service now cheaper and more convenient

The streamlined service means that residents are now able to have their electrical and non-electrical bulky items picked up at the same time, thereby reducing the cost for collections.

Under the new arrangement, residents pay £20 for up to three items, or £30 for up to five items, regardless of whether they are a mix of electrical and non-electrical goods.

Once the items have been collected, the continuing partnership with the charity Work-Link ensures that those suitable for recycling can be offered to people who receive benefits or are on low incomes. For more information on this service contact Work-Link on 01455 636506.

Items that cannot be re-used can now be stripped into components like wood and metal for recycling, rather than simply being sent to landfill, another step forward to improving recycling rates for the borough. The new service also enables the council to deliver additional and replacement waste containers, reducing waiting times and improving the service for residents.

For more information about the bulky waste service, or to arrange a collection, please call 01455 238141. Payment can be taken directly over the phone and collections are usually scheduled for within five working days.

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