Changes are coming to the recycling and food waste collection service in the South Hams from 20 November – you should receive a letter from us from today (6 November) explaining the coming changes.

We currently deliver three different types of recycling collections to you, our residents. We’re aligning this and making sure every resident can present the same materials, including glass and food waste.

This is also important to us, as it means we can help to combat climate change, reduce waste and pollution.

What does this mean for you?

The upcoming changes will mean that everyone is on the same service, using kerbside boxes, a white reusable sack and food waste caddy to present their recycling each week. Everyone will need to sort their waste into the correct containers. To find out how to do this, click here.

Every single property in the South Hams will be affected. You might have a change to your recycling and black bin collection day, or the way you put out your waste and recycling on the kerbside.

Your letter will explain if your collection day has changed. You can also check possible changes to your collection day online on waste.southhams.gov.uk from 18^th November.

We’re asking everyone to ensure that when they present cardboard for kerbside collection, it fits inside of their recycling box. We can’t currently collect any cardboard presented at the side of the box.

We really appreciate your support during these changes to your recycling and food waste collection service. Your co-operation will make these changes as smooth and seamless as possible.

Find out more by visiting our website:
www.southhams.gov.uk/waste-service-changes

Come and talk to us

We understand that you might have some questions about the changes, need additional containers or just want to have the chance to speak to someone about our waste and recycling service.

That’s why we’re holding a series of roadshows over the next few weeks, where you can come and talk to us about the changes.

The current schedule for roadshows is as follows: