Attention, residents of Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire! Are you ready for some festive bin collection surprises?
The Holiday Collection Shuffle
It's that time of year again when your regular bin collection routine gets a shake-up. Across these regions, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day will see no bin collections. But here's where it gets controversial: the days leading up to and following these holidays will also have some changes.
Avoiding the Festive Rubbish Pile-up
To keep things running smoothly, councils are urging residents to utilize recycling and food waste collections during this period. They've even got a handy tool for you to find your specific collection dates and avoid any rubbish-related disasters.
The Great Recycling Merge
And this is the part most people miss: Bristol Waste has a clever plan to manage the extra recycling over Christmas. They're temporarily combining 'mixed recycling' into one big truck, ensuring it all gets recycled efficiently. A clever move, right?
Area-by-Area Breakdown
South Gloucestershire: Bin collections pause on the big three holidays, with collections either side being rescheduled. Check your individual dates online, as they vary by area.
Bath & North East Somerset: Collections change from Christmas Day to early January. Garden waste collections are on hold over winter, and recycling centers close on the bank holidays.
Somerset: Somerset Council confirms no collections on bank holidays. Check their website for revised dates.
Gloucestershire: Household waste and recycling collections are managed by district councils, but all confirm no collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. Check your local council website for details.
Wiltshire: Household waste and recycling collections change over the holidays. Garden waste collections pause, resuming in January.
So, there you have it! A festive bin collection guide to keep your holidays rubbish-free. But here's the big question: Do you think these temporary changes are a necessary evil, or could there be a better system in place? Let's discuss in the comments!
