We are currently undergoing a large-scale round rescheduling project which will result in most residents across the district experiencing date changes to their refuse and recycling collections. The implementation date of the new rounds is 27 February 2017.
It has been several years since the District Council has reviewed its collection rounds, and ongoing changes throughout the district over the past five years has resulted in another examination of the rounds being required. One of the biggest changes has been the growth in housing and the future housing developments predicted for the next two years. Taking this into account- improved and effective collection rounds have been produced to balance the work load across the work force as well as being more efficient in terms of time and fuel.
From the week commencing 6 February 2017, all households will be receiving an information pack containing a letter informing them of their new collection dates, as well as a Refuse and Recycling Guide. We are still finalising a few of the collection rounds so I am unable to provide you with the new arrangements for your parishes/towns at the moment.
During this week the online bin calendar will also go live on the Council website- allowing residents to look up when their new collection days will be. The calendar can be viewed atwww.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins
Further promotion includes posters that will be distributed in various locations throughout the district such as the leisure centres, libraries and customer service centres. Information signs will be installed in car parks, and on our vehicles. All promotions direct residents to either the relevant website link or the call centre number. From 23 January 2017, the website will host a list of frequently asked questions to put the residents at ease until their new collection dates are available.