Click here to read an updated briefing about the planned industrial action due to affect waste collections from Wednesday 12th July. The action could be called off as late as Tuesday 11th July, and if that happens collections would operate as normal. However, we are working on the basis that it will go ahead and, though we will do what we can manage the impact, there will undoubtedly be major disruption to collections of all kinds across the county, possibly for some time.
Please note that from now until the end of the industrial action the www.somerset.gov.uk/strike webpage is the best source of up-to-date information, including advice on how people can manage their waste when collections are missed. The situation is likely to be changing day-to-day and during the day, so the website and other digital channels will be important channels of communication during what would be a very difficult time for everyone.
The most important initial messages for communities are:
- Put your recycling, refuse and garden waste out on your usual collection days, but expect many missed collections.
- If your refuse or clinical collection is missed, leave it out and report a missed collection.
- If your recycling or garden waste is missed, bring it in until your next scheduled collection day. Don’t report it as a missed collection.
- Put your waste out before 7.00am, or the night before, even if your collection usually takes place later in the day (crews may be working routes differently).
We thank you in advance for your patience.
Mark Ford
Communications & Engagement
Somerset Council
Wootton Courtenay 