The council is due to introduce new permanent household bin collection days in January.
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It’s understood the move follows temporary changes over the festive holiday period.
The move to a permanent new rota will prepare for the introduction of food waste collections, and will be designed to generally improve efficiency.
The new regular collection days from Monday, January 5 will be as follows:
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Current collection day |
Revised collection day |
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Monday |
Thursday |
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Tuesday |
Friday |
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Wednesday |
Monday |
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Thursday |
Tuesday |
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Friday |
Wednesday |
The changes apply to general waste, recycling, and garden waste (for subscribing households). Assisted collections will continue as normal, and all residents are asked to present their bins by 6am on their updated collection day.
Cllr John Savage, cabinet member for environment and net zero, said: “These changes are an important step in modernising Southampton’s waste services and making them more reliable for residents.
"By updating our collection routes, we’re ensuring that crews can work more efficiently and that households receive a more consistent service. With weekly food waste collections also beginning in February, this is a significant moment for the city as we continue working towards a cleaner, greener Southampton.”
For details the new arrangements, and any temporary festive period changes, visit this council link.