Volunteers Clear Filthy Rubbish Site in Glastonbury, Discover Mummified Rats Thursday, May 7, 2026 glastonbury volunteers cleanup flytipping somerset rubbish community council cctv environment A dedicated group of local volunteers recently took on the daunting task of cleaning up the long-neglected Red Brick building area in Glastonbury. The site had become overwhelmed with rubbish, prompting residents to take … Read More
Winner of the Turnip Prize Announced: A Crushed Beer Can Takes Top Spot Wednesday, December 3, 2025 turnip art parody competition award minimalism rubbish beercan spoof modernart The winner of this year’s Turnip Prize, a tongue-in-cheek art award celebrating the worst in art made with the least effort, has been revealed. The prize went to a flattened beer can titled “Bitter & Twisted,” … Read More
Maps Reveal How Many Bin Collections Your Local Council Misses Daily Thursday, October 23, 2025 bins waste councils collections uk missed barnsley yorkshire localgovernment rubbish In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and … Read More
Somerset Bank Holiday Recycling Collection Changes Sunday, August 24, 2025 somerset recycling collection bankholiday waste recyclingcentres somersetcouncil rubbish bins holiday Somerset Council has announced that there will be no rubbish or recycling collections on Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August. As a result, all collection days across the council area will be delayed by one day for that week. For … Read More
Deliberate Fire Sends Smoke Plumes Billowing Over M5 Near Somerset Monday, June 2, 2025 arson fire smoke m5 avonmouth avon firefighters safety rubbish emergency A fire that sent thick plumes of black smoke rising over the M5 near Somerset is believed to have been deliberately set. The blaze occurred on Kings Weston Lane in Avonmouth, Bristol, creating dangerous driving conditions for … 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