We support fortnightly waste collections - you can express your support too

We welcome the Council's move to introduce fortnightly collections for non-recyclable waste. There is good evidence that a combination of fortnightly general collections with weekly collections of recyclables does help to raise recycling rates.

And of course, fewer collections means that collection vehicles have to drive less - and this helps the contractor to cut its CO2 emissions, in line with the Council's target.

Most councils across the country, of all political hues - Conservative, Lib Dem and Labour - have moved to fortnightly collections to cut costs and increase recycling rates. Very few complaints have been made by residents about these arrangements.

In spite of this voices continue to be raised objecting to fortnightly collections.

Please write to the local papers supporting fortnightly collections - the more letters they get in support the better:

Journal ([email protected])

Independent ([email protected])