Residents invited to leave extra bag of rubbish with next bin collection
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As part of the Bag It! campaign, residents can leave an extra bag of general
household waste alongside their red bin during specified weeks.
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Hide AdRolling out over two specific weeks, the campaign will allow residents to dispose of extra waste they have accumulated whilst in lockdown.
alongside their red lidded bin on their collection day on week commencing May 18.
Kirkby in Ashfield, Annesley and Hucknall residents can present a bag with
their red lidded bin collection week commencing June 1.
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Hide AdCouncillor Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council, said: “Residents will be well aware of our commitment to cleaner streets. Your council works tirelessly to restore pride back into our communities.
“We’ve just had our most successful Spring Clean and but with many residents spending more time at home they’ve seen an increase in their general waste.
“Our waste teams have been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to ensure that all our waste services have continued to be delivered. We are proud that we are the only council in the whole of Nottinghamshire who has maintained a full bin collection service
“Yet again, we are going the extra mile and are delighted to offer residents the
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Hide Adchance to dispose of extra household waste. This will be on the week specified for your area, just bag it up securely and leave alongside your red lidded bin on collection day.”
Full details can be found at www.ashfield.gov.uk.
Coun Jason Zadrozny added: “I also want to take this opportunity to thank the
residents of Ashfield for all their thanks, cards and gifts.
“Our front line workers really appreciate your support. They are going above and beyond every day and it really lifts their spirits to see pictures stuck to bins or just receiving a simple thank you.”
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Hide AdThe household waste must be bagged and not contain anything hazardous. Any waste related to coronavirus, for example tissues, need to be double bagged and stored in your home for 72 hours in line with government guidelines to protect our staff.