West Berkshire waste collection schedules under review

BINS MAY BE COLLECTED EARLIER IN THE DAY UNDER NEW PLANS

West Berkshire Council is currently reviewing its arrangements with waste collection contractor Veolia to ensure that an efficient service is maintained throughout the coronavirus crisis.
This comes in the face of significant reductions in bin staff numbers as a consequence of the outbreak.

Currently, Veolia has suspended Household Waste Recycling Centres nationwide, in line with Government advice on social distancing.

It has also instructed staff to stop collecting bulky waste.

To ease the situation, West Berkshire residents are encouraged to limit household consumption. They are advised to store waste in their sheds or garages where possible.
It is possible that collection may soon take place earlier in the morning than usual.
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To preempt this, householders should leave their bins out the night before collection – or, at the very latest, before 6am on the day itself.