August Bank Holiday waste and recycling collection changes
Normal collections restart on Monday, 1st September
Waste and recycling collections will be a day later than usual after the bank holiday on Monday, 25th August.
Catch up collections will run from Tuesday, 26th August through to Saturday, 30th August. Normal collections begin again on Monday, 1st September.
| Usual collection day | Revised collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday, 25th August | Tuesday, 26th August |
| Tuesday, 26th August | Wednesday, 27th August |
| Wednesday, 27th August | Thursday, 28th August |
| Thursday, 28th August | Friday, 29th August |
| Friday, 29th August | Saturday, 30th August |
During the bank holiday weekend, some of us may take advantage of any fine weather to enjoy a barbecue. The council is asking everyone to be mindful of the amount of waste generated and to recycle wherever possible, and advises people to dispose of ash from their barbecues by putting it in a bag before placing it in their refuse bin.
Councillor Murray Stewart, Lead Member for Environmental Services, said:
“With warm weather expected over the holiday weekend, many of us will be planning picnics or barbecues with friends and family. We would ask you to limit the amount of waste as far as you can and recycle as much as possible. Better still, be kind to the environment – and your pocket - by using re-usable cups, plates and cutlery.
And, in the unlikely event that you have leftover food you cannot use later, don’t forget to put it in your food caddy to be recycled.”
And, in the unlikely event that you have leftover food you cannot use later, don’t forget to put it in your food caddy to be recycled.”
- Anyone who is unsure of their collection day can find out by visiting ewkesbury.gov.uk/recycling