Bank Holidays are not a Problem under the new Refuse Service

Backlogs of Bank Holiday rubbish will be a thing of the past for Stratford District residents after the introduction of the new refuse and recycling service in August from Stratford-on-Avon District Council.  

This August Bank Holiday (25 August) residents will feel the extra benefits of the new Refuse and Recycling Service, with collections continuing without disruption.  

Residents are reminded to put their bins out, as usual, over the bank holiday period as collection days are unaltered.  

No collection day will be changed over all Bank Holidays, with the exception of Christmas and New Year, under the new scheme.  

"This really is a significant improvement in the service we are able to offer and we're sure it will be welcomed by all residents who receive collections on these days." Said Councillor Simon Jackson, Environment Portfolio Holder  

"We need to ensure our residents are aware of this change so they put their bins out on their normal collection day."  

The new services comprises: 

• the Grey Bin for general and food waste will be collected every week;
• recyclable materials in the Blue Lid Bin will be collected every other week and now include cardboard, cartons (such as Tetra Pak) and plastic bottles;
• the Green Bin for green garden waste will be collected every other week until November when the collection will be suspended during the winter months. 
• From August, a maximum of two green bins will be collected from each property.  

Officers have been out and about at a variety of community events in Stratford District from May through to August with the 'Are you ready?' roadshow telling people about the changes to the service and giving out explanation leaflets.   

For further information or help sorting out your new collection day, please contact the District Council's refuse and recycling information line on 01789 260925 or visit the website on www.stratford.gov.uk/bins