Cornwall Councillor Encouraged by Bin System Expansion

A local councillor in Cornwall has expressed significant encouragement regarding the implementation of a new waste collection system across the county, ahead of its next phase. Carol Mould, who holds the portfolio for waste and recycling at Cornwall Council, acknowledged that the council had anticipated “some bumps in the road” but was satisfied with the progress achieved, considering the “size of the task” involved. Residents in north east Cornwall are slated to be the next group to transition to this updated bin system, which aims to decrease the volume of non-recyclable refuse generated within the county. Esther O’Bearagh, the team leader for waste management, advised residents to consult the council’s official calendars to determine their specific collection schedules and what materials, including food waste, should be presented. She noted that some residents had been “by surprise” by alterations to collection times and days. Mrs O’Bearagh stated: “If you’re used to having your rubbish collected maybe at nine thirty it might be at seven o’clock or it might be at four o’clock – so people just need to be aware that the whole thing is changing.” The new bin system has already been rolled out in three areas of the county. Collections are scheduled to commence next March in the final designated area, which encompasses Camborne and Redruth, Falmouth and Penryn, and Truro. For updates from BBC Cornwall, follow their accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. This content is copyrighted by BBC 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for material on external websites. Information on our external linking policy is available.