Waste Collection Update

Date: 16/12/11 12.15 p.m

All refuse and recycling collection crews are out today and collecting as normal where it is safe to do so.

The likelihood of severe weather has been forecast from this morning. To try and keep disruption to a minimum, winter tyres have been fitted to our main refuse collection vehicles.

Should severe weather disrupt waste collection services you can find out up to date information in the following ways;

• Checking our website which will be updated at 9.30am and regularly throughout the day.
• Calling the inclement weather recorded information line on 01494 762454.

To receive updates on service disruptions via e-mail please send a message to environment@southbucks.gov.uk and ask to be put on our email alert list.

Changes to Collection Dates: Christmas and New Year
Remember your collection day will change over Christmas and New Year; the revised collection dates are as follows:

Normal Collection Day	Revised Collection Day
Monday 26th December	< Saturday 24th December
Tuesday 27th December	> Wednesday 28th December
Wednesday 28th December	> Thursday 29th December
Thursday 29th December	> Friday 30th December
Friday 30th December	> Saturday 31st December
Monday 2nd January	> Tuesday 3rd January
Tuesday 3rd January	> Wednesday 4th January
Wednesday 4th January	> Thursday 5th January
Thursday 5th January	> Friday 6th January
Friday 6th January	> Saturday 7th January

For more information about how we have prepared for bad weather please see Refuse and Recycling Services Prepare for Winter.

For ideas on ways to reduce waste over the Christmas period please see Reducing Waste over Christmas.