READERS have been getting in touch to give us their views on the announcement that black bin collections in Flintshire will be made on a three-weekly basis as of next April.
Flintshire Council say work is under way for black bin collections to be made on a three-weekly basis as of next year.
Collections look set to switch to a three-weekly schedule from April 2025, as part of the council's drive to increase recycling rates and meet new national targets.
The council said that 'work is underway to plan and prepare for this service change and a report will be presented to the Council’s Environment and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee on November 12'.
They added: "We want to thank our residents for their efforts in recycling, which has meant that we have recycled over 62% of the waste that we collect. As national recycling targets have now increased to 70%, collectively, we need to all play our part and meet this challenge."
The change has been met with anger from residents however who have been contacting us to give us their thoughts.
Sharon French said: "Does that mean we get a reduction on council tax? Because we should do. They are doing less and less, shocking!"
Michelle MacDonald added: "Four-weekly in Denbighshire now, believe us when we tell you its a nightmare!"
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Laura Carman told us: "Little bit confused how this is not going to create rubbish literally everywhere when the tips are now also closed several days a week."
Dale Newman said: "Utter joke this is."
Others came up with suggestions on how to reduce the likelihood of rubbish being strewn everywhere.
Chris Williams said: "Got mates all over the country, their black bin equivalents are about a third bigger. That would help alleviate some of the problems."
Dave Rumsey agreed adding: "They must be providing us with bigger bins then or else our family has no chance. We are prolific recyclers but our black bin is still crammed to the top."
Tim Jones also agreed and said: "I’ve got seven people in my house. Hope they’ll be supplying bigger bins then!"
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