Black and Blue bin collection temporarily suspended

Update from Wiltshire Council today...Important waste industrial action update: temporary suspension of recycling servicesSome Hills Municipal Collection workers are currently taking strike action, and this is due to continue until 18 March.As a result, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend mixed dry recycling (blue lidded bin) and glass (black box) collections between 7 … Continue reading Black and Blue bin collection temporarily suspended

Possible disruption to waste collection next week – but keep calm and carry on!

Wiltshire Council are advising residents to put waste, recycling and garden waste bins out as normal ahead of planned industrial action from 7 March. They are working with Hills Municipal Collections Limited to ensure minimum disruption is caused in the event of industrial action, which may begin next week and last for a fortnight. Although … Continue reading Possible disruption to waste collection next week – but keep calm and carry on!

Better plastic recycling service comes into force 30th July

On 30th July, Wiltshire Council's new contract with Hills Waste Solutions begins. This means that Wiltshire residents will be able to recycle more plastic materials in their blue bins from that date, including: Plastic pots, tubs and trays Drink and food cartons. Effectively, this means that in addition to the current plastic bottles and cardboard, … Continue reading Better plastic recycling service comes into force 30th July

Introduction of proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres

Background This briefing note updates you on the introduction of a proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres. From 9 April 2018, residents visiting the sites may be asked to provide a proof of address in order to use the household recycling centre. This must show that the visitor lives in Wiltshire (excluding the Swindon Borough … Continue reading Introduction of proof of address scheme at Wiltshire’s household recycling centres