Heatwave Prompts Early-Morning Bin Collections Across Somerset Sunday, May 24, 2026 heatwave somerset waste recycling bincollections temperature council environment summer publicservices Somerset Council has announced that, starting May 26, bin collections throughout the county will begin as early as 6am. This adjustment comes in response to an anticipated heatwave with temperatures soaring above 30°C. The … Read More
Three-Weekly Bin Collections Save North Somerset Council £1 Million Tuesday, March 3, 2026 northsomerset recycling waste bincollections environment foodwaste budget counciltax consultation softplastics North Somerset Council’s decision to switch to three-weekly bin collections has delivered significant financial and environmental benefits, saving the council an estimated £1 million in its first nine months. Introduced in … Read More
Glastonbury Festival Traffic Prompts Earlier Bin Collections in Somerset Monday, June 23, 2025 glastonbury somerset recycling wastecollection traffic festival bincollections mendip a361 council In anticipation of heavy traffic caused by the upcoming Glastonbury Festival, Somerset Council has announced that recycling and rubbish collections will start at 6am in the eastern region of Somerset. This adjustment aims to … Read More