Missed Recycling Collections

Monday 22 February 2021 – Staff shortages have led to missed recycling collections today in and around Frome in Mendip, and in and around Curry Rivel, Drayton, Martock, South Petherton and Stathe in South Somerset.We regret that immediate return collections are not possible; please re-present recycling next Monday, 1 March, from 6amRubbish, garden waste, clinical and bulky waste collections are NOT affected.For more recycling space, flatten and tear up card; rinse, quash and put tops back on plastic bottles; rinse and – if safe – crush cans. Stack boxes with heavier above and locked food bin on top.If materials cannot be stored or would present a health or fire risk, all recycle sites are on their usual schedules for essential visits only, and can take all kerbside materials for recycling.The only exception is food waste, which should be double bagged and put in your rubbish, or added to the energy-from-waste skip at any recycle site.All recycle site details, including essential safety measures: stRecycle checklist: stFor extra free recycle containers, order them via My Waste Services at: stPlease observe all coronavirus safety advice for kerbside collections, including washing/sanitising hands before and after handing waste containers, disinfecting handles, and maintaining social distance from waste staff.For an explanation of coronavirus safety measures for collection crews and the change to 6am starts, see: stFor waste services recruitment, check local agencies and stApologies, Somerset Waste PartnershipSouth Somerset District Council