Bolsover council reveals when green bin collections will resume

The collections were suspended at the end of March due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will resume on May 11.

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Councillor Steve Fritchley, leader of the council, said: “Our priority was to make sure black bins continued to be emptied during the current situation and we managed to achieve this.

“We now feel that we have adequate staffing levels to bring back the green bin collections and, although it may take us a few collections to get back to normal, your continued patience during this difficult period would be appreciated.

“It would also be really helpful if people can let their neighbours, families and friends know that the green bin collections are starting again.

“And I would also ask that you continue to show your support for our crews – I know they are very grateful for all the thank you notes you have left on the bins over the last month.”

Householders are asked to:

- check when their collection dates are using their calendars or the ‘when is my bin collection’ tool on the council website – https://www.bolsover.gov.uk/index.php/yourcouncil/when-is-my-bin-collection

- note that no side waste will be collected

- place any excess green waste into their green bin after it has been emptied

- not put plastic bags in their green bin

Residents can place garden waste like leaves, weeds and grass mowings as well as cooked and raw food waste in their green bins.

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