Time For A Spring Clean! 

Residents encouraged to sign up to green waste service now spring has sprung

 

With the growing season well underway, people in Swindon are being encouraged to join the thousands of households who have signed up to the Council’s green waste service.

 

Last year, more than 13,000 people took advantage of the Council’s green waste service which – for an annual cost of £40, or £1.60 per collection – sees residents receive a fortnightly collection via a green wheelie bin.

 

The service saves people from having to take trips to the Household Waste Recycling Centre in Cheney Manor industrial estate to dispose of their grass cuttings and hedge clippings.

 

Reminder letters

 

Reminder letters and emails have already been sent out to existing customers inviting them to renew their subscriptions, while tags will also be attached to general household waste wheelie bins to encourage those who do not have a green wheelie bin, to sign up to the service.

 

In common with many councils, Swindon Borough Council introduced the paid-for service to save money on its budget, estimated to be £700,000. People with smaller gardens are being reminded that they can pay less each year by sharing a bin with a neighbour and sharing the cost. The subscription-only service also gives the collection crews an accurate picture of exactly where the waste needs to be collected from and the likely amounts, which provides a more reliable and timely service.

 

Residents can sign up to the green waste service by calling 01793 445501 or by visiting: www.swindon.gov.uk/greenwaste