Herefordshire Council announced in October that they would consider introducing
alternate weekly collections of waste and recycling in 2014. They included this
proposal in their budget consultation. They are looking at this because it will reduce costs and increase the rate of
recycling across the county. It is important that they reduce costs so that they can fund our priorities of keeping vulnerable children and adults safe and investing
in jobs, roads and homes.
Cllr Harry Bramer is the cabinet member responsible for
waste management, he said:
"We are still working through the details but we are
looking at supplying the majority of households with free black wheelie bins
for their general waste. Under this scheme we would empty the green recycling
wheelie bins one week and the black wheelie bins on the other week."
"This is a widely used approach to waste and recycling
collection and has been used successfully in Shropshire and most of
Worcestershire for many years. Once we are confident that we have examined the
costs and the benefits fully, we will be able to make a final decision and
confirm our plans."
Frequently asked questions about the proposals:
- Will every property get a wheelie bin?
If the scheme goes ahead most properties will get a wheelie
bin.
- Properties currently using a communal bin will not see a
change. Will a wheelie bin be big enough
for 2 weeks of waste?
Yes.
We are looking at a bin capable of holding the equivalent of
3 to 4 black sacks.
The average Herefordshire household puts out the equivalent
of 1 and a half bags per week.
Families with 6 or more people in the same household would
be able to apply for a larger wheelie bin.
- When will the scheme start?
If we decide to go ahead, the new scheme will start on 1st
November 2014.
We will make sure householders are aware of the changes
before they start and we will work hard to encourage people to recycle and compost
as much as possible.
More information here.
