Controversy Surrounds Approval of New Bath Dump Wednesday, April 2, 2025 bath council dump recycling approval locals controversy planning facility waste The Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering plans for a new household waste recycling facility in the west of Bath, which has sparked controversy among locals. The proposed facility at Locksbrook Road aims to … Read More
Changes to Christmas Recycling Collections in Somerset Monday, December 23, 2024 somerset christmas recycling rubbish collections altered schedule waste festive period As the festive season approaches, Somerset residents can expect temporary changes to their recycling and rubbish collection dates. These alterations will be in effect over the Christmas and New Year period, necessitating … Read More
Man Fined £1,000 for Fly-Tipping During House Move Wednesday, December 11, 2024 fly-tipping house move council penalty waste recycling illegal amesbury investigation wiltshire An Amesbury resident has been fined £1,000 by Wiltshire Council for illegally dumping waste while relocating. Following reports of fly-tipped waste at three locations along Stockport Road, the council’s Environment … Read More
North Somerset Council Plans to Change Bin Collections and Introduce New Recycling Containers Friday, July 12, 2024 north somerset council waste recycling bins collection public consultation recycling containers households support North Somerset Council is set to vote on significant changes to waste collection, including the collection of general waste bins every three weeks and the introduction of new recycling containers. The proposed plans are … Read More
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More
The Threat of Fly-Tipping in Somerset Monday, February 12, 2024 somerset fly-tipping recycling waste rural mps environment enforcement funding communities The closure of waste facilities in Somerset has raised concerns about the escalating issue of fly-tipping, particularly in rural areas. MPs, including Sarah Dyke and Sarah Jones, have emphasized the significant distress and … Read More