During August, the new wheeled bins and a booklet, containing all the information needed about the changes to the Council’s waste collection service, are being distributed to another 12,000 households. The remaining households will start to receive their wheeled bins in September until the county is covered.
Households will be receiving the following services:
- A weekly recycling collection
- A weekly collection of food waste
- A fortnightly collection of non–recyclable waste (refuse) alternating with…
- A fortnightly green waste collection service (brown bin)
- Collections will take place on the same day of the week which will be easier for residents.
Residents are asked to make sure that the wheeled bins are presented at the kerbside with the bin lid closed by 7am on their collection day, to ensure collection. If necessary, bins can be placed out for collection the night before.
Councillor Nancy Matthews, Executive Member for Waste, said:
“Following the initial roll out of fortnightly refuse, and weekly recycling and food waste collections, recycling rates have increased dramatically in the areas involved, which indicates the willingness of residents to embrace the new service and the benefits to the environment it affords.
“It is so important that we recycle as much as we can as the county has to meet strict recycling targets set by the Welsh Government, or we face tough financial penalties.
“If you have any questions about the new service, or you need recycling containers or additional facilities, you can contact the helpline on 01352 703350, or alternatively visit www.flintshire.gov.uk/doitonline. More information can be found by going to www.flintshire.gov.uk/recycling.”
