Wiltshire Council launches waste collection survey to gather local opinions
Survey seeks feedback on upcoming changes including food waste and recycling collection
Wiltshire Council has initiated a survey to gather community feedback on forthcoming changes to waste collection services.
Ian Thorn, leader of Wiltshire Council, emphasised the significance of understanding residents' views as they implement weekly collections of food waste, bi-weekly collections of soft plastics, and A3 weekly collections of general waste starting next year.
These alterations aim to improve waste management, but Cllr Thorn acknowledged the potential concerns around the proposed A3 weekly general waste collections, specifically the risk of waste accumulation and hygiene issues.
Cllr Thorn expressed interest in hearing from people about practical concerns, particularly related to the decrease in waste materials due to separate food waste and soft plastics collections.
He noted that most black bins would likely be emptier as a result.
Feedback on Recycling Centre Booking System
Wiltshire Council is also exploring the introduction of a booking system for household recycling centres.
The Council Leader shared his firsthand experience of safety issues at Amesbury recycling centre due to long queues, which can become particularly problematic during peak times.
The trial aims to improve safety and efficiency at recycling centres by allowing residents to book slots, reducing potential hazards from traffic build-up.
Cllr Thorn emphasised the council's commitment to evaluating the system through resident feedback to understand its impact and effectiveness.