Overview
- Bristol’s environment policy committee vetoed a switch to three-weekly black-bin collections, keeping fortnightly rounds after a consultation showed around two thirds opposed the change.
- Anglesey’s executive approved a six-week consultation from January 7 on moving current three-weekly black-bin pickups to a four-week cycle, citing a 70% Welsh recycling target with the island at about 65%.
- Anglesey is also considering combining paper and cardboard in its trolley box system and issuing extra containers, with officials noting roughly 52% of black-bin contents could be recycled.
- Wirral Council is reviewing residual waste collections as it tackles large projected budget gaps, with options including a move from fortnightly to three-weekly, weekly food waste pickups, and smaller bins after public engagement.
- Council waste leads argue reduced general-waste frequency boosts recycling and cuts costly incineration, while residents raise hygiene, fly-tipping and value-for-money concerns, including a Bristol petition exceeding 12,000 signatures.