Household Rubbish Collection Information
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View garden waste collection
information
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For most properties in the Wyre
Forest, your rubbish will be collected from a 240 litre green
wheelie bin (smaller bins are available - contact the Hub on 01562
732928)
All items for disposal can be
placed in your rubbish bin which will be collected fortnightly
on alternate weeks with your green recycling bin.
If you're unsure of which day your
bin is collected you can check your bin
collection day online
STOP! Can you recycle it? If
you're not sure what you can and can't recycle you can view the
recycling information guide  (1.01MB) or refer to our Recycling A-Z for advice on where to recycle
common household items.
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Rubbish Reduction Success!
In just ten months Wyre Forest residents have reduced
the amount of waste they throw away to landfill by 10%; from 50
kilograms per household in May 2010 to 45 kilograms per household
in January 2011. Fantastic!
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View more statistics from the collection
of your recycling and rubbish
Service Disruptions
There are currently no distruptions to rubbish collection
services.
During periods of inclement weather your rubbish
collections may be interrupted. Please see our affected streets page for up-to-date
information on areas affected. In the case of severe or prolonged
snow we will implement our Waste Recovery
Plan.
Waste collections can be affected by other factors. Our crews
report any problems as they occur. For information on any
disruptions please view information on
affected streets.
Rubbish Information
Love Food Hate
Waste
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Every year in the UK we throw away £12 billion worth of food which
could have been eaten. The
Love Food Hate Waste
programme from WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) shows
that by doing easy practical everyday things in the home we can all
waste less food, which ultimately benefits our purses and the
environment too. If we all stopped wasting food that could have
been eaten, it would have the same environmental impact as taking 1
in 4 cars off UK roads.
lovefoodhatewaste.com has
lots of
delicious recipes to
use up leftovers, handy hints and tips for
storing
food to make it last longer, a portion calculator to help you
cook the right amount, and information on what food date labels
mean. There is something for everyone, whether you are a keen cook,
or simply want to reduce the amount of food which you throw away.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rubbish
Collections
What day is my collection
day?
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You can use our online facility for checking which day is your
collection day for both rubbish and recycling collections.
Check my bin
collection day
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Is there an alternative to putting
something in my rubbish bin for disposal?
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All waste that is placed in rubbish bins is sent to a
landfill site which is generally a giant hole in the ground into
which the waste is tipped. Estimates suggest that if people
continue to throw rubbish away at the same rate as today landfill
space will run out by 2017. |
Since the launch of the new recycling service in July 2010
residents have been able to recycle more from their new green
wheelie bins, meaning that less material needs to be disposed of
through your rubbish bin, keeping it out of landfill.
In fact, since July residents have been recycling over 8%
more!
Don't forget that even if you can't recycle an item using your
green wheelie bin, there may be somewhere else where it can be
recycled or reused. Read the
Recycling
A-Z for more information and a guide to where some common
household items can be reused/recycled.
Why has my bin not been emptied
today?
Please check your bin for a contamination label. If there isn't
one, your bin was out before 6.00 am (unless previously
notified) and there was no obstruction or access problem for the
collection vehicle, then we will arrange for the crew to return and
empty your bin. Report it using our
domestic rubbish collection form.
My
bin has been stolen/damaged/is missing - how can I
request a new one?
If you have previously had a bin at your property
but it is now missing or damaged, you can request one by contacting
Customer Services on 01562 732928.
Please note that the Council reserves the right to make a
£20 charge for bins that are reported as missing on a day
that is not your normal collection day.
How can I request a pull-out and return
('assisted') service?
If you have difficulty taking your bin to the kerbside, then we can
arrange for the crews to pull your bin out and return it back
after emptying. In order to receive this service you will be
assessed by our Customer Services Staff to the extent of your
difficulty. For more information or to apply for this service
please contact
the Hub Tel: 01562 732928.
What can I do with my garden
waste?
Please note that we do not accept
garden waste in the rubbish bins for collection.
| We recommend home composting as
the main way for residents to dispose of their garden waste and
kitchen fruit and veg waste. The Council can provide low-cost
composting bins from just £8 (plus £5 delivery) to help with this.
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Residents that sign up to the Garden Waste Collection Service
will have their garden waste collected fortnightly from
a 240 litre brown wheelie bin. Collections run from
March until the end of November/start of December but you can join
at any time and still get 9 months of service - additional
collections will roll over to the next year.
Special Offer!
The service normally costs £31 per year for collections plus a
one-off fee of £20.50 when you first join but if you join in
January or February 2012 you pay the service collection charge
only, saving £20.50!
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Garden waste is also still accepted for composting at the
Household Recycling Centres.
Will my bin be emptied on Bank
Holidays?
Your bin will be collected as normal on Bank
Holidays.
Information relating to Christmas collections will be issued
in December.
If you have any queries relating to your rubbish or
recycling collection please contact the Worcestershire Hub
by email
or phone 01562 732928
