New waste collections next week

MORE than 67,000 wheelie bins have been delivered to residents across Wokingham borough.

From Monday, the borough council is changing the way it collects domestic waste.

Residents will keep their usual collection day but rubbish will be emptied from the new bins every two weeks instead of the weekly blue rubbish bag collections.

Recycling will be collected fortnightly from the existing green bags on alternative weeks.

Food waste collections will remain weekly.

Councillor Jordan Montgomery, executive member for climate and environment, said: “These long-awaited changes will help us to recycle more, which supports our aim of becoming one of the top local authorities in the country for recycling and being carbon neutral by 2030.

“They’re also part of our efforts to make much- needed savings as we’re facing enormous financial challenges and must ensure we protect the vital services that keep all our residents safe and healthy.

“I’d like to say a big thank-you to all residents for their support.”

Residents can check the new collection schedule at https://tinyurl.com/3388tb7r