Minimum changes this Easter for waste and recycling collections
Posted on: 20 March 2024
Waste and recycling collections on Good Friday (29 March) will go ahead as normal. Collections the following week will take place a day later than scheduled to catch up after bank holiday Monday (1 April).
Catch up collections will run from Tuesday, 2 April through to Saturday, 6 April. Normal collections begin again on Monday, 8 April.
Councillor Sarah Hands, Lead Member for Clean and Green Environment, said: ‘’Our thanks go to residents for recycling as much as they can this Easter. We can all do our bit to reduce and recycle, whether it is opting for Easter eggs that are packaged in just foil or by making every effort to recycle all the cardboard, foil and plastic packaging, it all helps to reduce the amount of waste generated.
‘’Whatever your Easter traditions are, I’d encourage everyone to take a look at the Gloucestershire Recycles Easter webpages which has some tips and tricks for you to reduce your food waste too.’’
Collection dates can be found using the council’s online collection calendar, which is available for reference throughout the year.
Usual collection day – Revised collection day
Monday, 1 April – Tuesday, 2 April
Tuesday, 2 April – Wednesday, 3 April
Wednesday, 3 April – Thursday, 4 April
Thursday, 4 April – Friday, 5 April
Friday, 5 April – Saturday, 6 April
Normal collections resume Monday, 8 April.
Residents can find alternative ways to repair, reuse, recycle or dispose of household items and household recycling centres online at Gloucestershire Recycles| Waste Wizard.
This Spring, keen gardeners are reminded that the garden waste club membership is currently available for £55.50, and anyone interested in the fortnightly brown wheelie bin collection should complete the online form.
For anyone who may be thinking about saving money and reducing carbon emissions, Gloucestershire Recycles has more information about how to begin composting at home and how to become a master composter.
