Torridge District Council is reminding its residents that all household waste and recycling must be put out by the earlier time of 6am on the scheduled day for their collection.<\/p>\n
This change aligns with updated work crew schedules and is intended to improve the efficiency and reliability of collection services.<\/p>\n
To prevent missed collections, residents are advised to place their waste and recycling out the night before or no later than 6am on their scheduled collection date.<\/p>\n
READ NEXT: Could cooking oil grease the way for Torridge carbon neutral bid?<\/a><\/p>\n To help crews complete their rounds safely and effectively, all containers, including recycling boxes, garden waste bins and black bags, should be positioned kerbside in a clearly visible and easily accessible location.<\/p>\n The council has also reminded people to secure all waste and recycling to prevent it from blowing away or attracting animals.<\/p>\n Councillor Chris Leather, lead member for operational services at Torridge District Council, said: \u201cTo help support our excellent waste and recycling teams, we\u2019re asking everyone to ensure their bins are placed out by 6am on collection days.<\/p>\n \u201cThis simple step helps our crews work efficiently, reduces the risk of missed collections and keeps our local area clean and well-serviced. We appreciate the continued support from residents in helping us make these services as effective as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n For further information on waste, recycling, and to find your collection dates, please go to www.torridge.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling<\/a><\/p>\n