Bristol’s council plans to change black bin collections to every three or four weeks, raising concerns about overflowing rubbish.
Bristol: Big changes are coming for rubbish collection. The city council is thinking about switching black bin collections to every three or four weeks. They’re asking for public feedback on this idea.
Right now, Bristol recycles just under half of its waste. The council wants to boost this number. Many items in black bins could actually be recycled.
Bristol has a recycling rate of 45%, which is the highest among major cities in England. However, this rate has dropped recently. The council hopes that less frequent black bin collections will encourage more recycling.
Green Party Councillor Martin Fodor mentioned that while recycling rates are good, they need to improve. He believes that recycling more can help save costs and generate income for the service.
Many locals are already facing issues with missed collections. This problem has worsened due to budget cuts, and residents are worried it will get even worse.
One commenter noted that smaller bins were introduced to encourage recycling. However, they feel the collection service is inconsistent, leading to overflowing bins.
Another resident pointed out that missed collections lead to more waste, especially plastic, ending up in the environment. They’ve had multiple missed collections in their area.
Some people support reducing waste and increasing recycling but worry about the impact of less frequent collections. They fear they’ll still pay for a service that isn’t reliable.
Others expressed concerns about the lack of proper infrastructure for recycling. They believe that without better systems, the changes will only create more problems.
Families are particularly worried about managing waste with fewer collections. Many feel that the proposed changes will lead to overflowing bins.
Some residents think the council’s plan is just a way to save money, not a real solution for better recycling. They want to see more support for proper waste management.
What do you think about these proposed changes? Should more people be recycling? Share your thoughts in the comments!
