​This is causing delays in both formal refuse collections in wheelie bins as well as area cleansing services.

Every effort is being made to ensure that refuse is collected on the scheduled day, however, should this not be possible, residents should take their bins in at 21:00, and bring them out again the following morning at 06:00. If not collected on the scheduled day, it will generally be collected the following day. In exceptional cases where even this is not possible due to various issues, residents should please bring their bins out every day until it is collected (including Saturdays and Sundays).

The City also implores residents not to resort to illegal dumping if collection delays cause refuse to build up to the point where it cannot fit in the wheelie bins. Where possible, practice home composting and recycling.  This will allow further space in the bin during this period.

Residents should also consider separating their recyclables – glass, paper, cardboard and plastic, etc. These can be taken to one of the City’s drop-off facilities.

Visit /city-connect/activities-and-programmes/cleaning-and-recycling/home-composting-programme on how to do home composting.

The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience that may be caused.

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