Latest updates:
22.11.2024 - there will be some brown bins that we are unable to collect today in parts of Potters Bar, Bushey and Borehamwood. We will aim to return for these early next week.
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Improved household waste and recycling collections
Residents in Hertsmere will receive improved household waste and recycling collections under plans to boost recycling and meet our environmental commitments, helping the borough to reduce avoidable waste.
In order to do this we have already enforced our single black bin policy and plan to introduce a weekly food waste collection service and bring in a new chargeable opt-in garden waste collection service which is fairer for all. This will allow our residents to recycle more, provide an equitable service for residents, reduce our carbon footprint, meet the needs of our growing population and comply with anticipated legislation changes.
These proposed changes, which will take place over the next year and bring Hertsmere in-line with well-performing waste and recycling services in neighbouring authorities, would help ensure that less rubbish is sent to landfill in the future.
For further information on these agreed changes please read the original Full Council meeting report of 20 September 2023.
