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Week of Pentecost Witnesses Arrival of Garbage Truck

During the week of Pentecost, collection schedules for household waste bins, yellow bags/bins, paper, and biowaste bins will be adjusted. Beginning from Pentecost, waste collection will occur one day later than normal, with the first collection taking place on Tuesday, June 10.

Over the Whitsun period, alterations in waste collection schedules are expected. Instead of the...
Over the Whitsun period, alterations in waste collection schedules are expected. Instead of the regular collection day, household waste bins and containers, yellow bags/bins, paper bins, and organic waste bins will be picked up a day later - on Tuesday, the 10th, specifically.

Week of Pentecost Witnesses Arrival of Garbage Truck

Ready for the lowdown on your waste collection schedule? Here's what you need to know about the changeover during Whitsun week:

No more panicking about missing your usual pickup dates, 'cause things are shifting one day later, yo! On Monday, June 9th—which is actually Whitsun Monday—your household waste bins and containers will be collected on Tuesday, June 10th. It's the same game for Tuesday, June 10th waste getting picked up on Wednesday, June 11th, and so on. Finally, all bins from Friday, June 13th will hit the road for emptying on Saturday, June 14th.

Now, not to worry, all the shifts for this holy week are already accounted for in your waste calendar available here and the WBO waste app. Got questions? Give the municipal waste advisory service a ring at 0208 825-3585—these folks have got your back!

As for the different regions and their waste collection routines during holidays, well, let's just say it differs like night and day. For instance, Carmarthenshire moves collections over the Spring Bank Holiday by one day, while Swansea keeps the schedule steady until Christmas. To learn what’s brewing in your own Local King'dom, peep the council’s website, dig for updates on waste collection apps, or follow them on social media. After all, knowledge is power, and knowing your waste game is worth its weight in gold. Happy collecting, and remember, when in doubt, call your local municipal waste advisory service!

  • Understanding your new waste collection schedule for Whitsun week is a must, as it changes by one day, impacting your home-and-garden lifestyle. For example, your household waste bins will be collected one day later than usual, on Tuesday, June 10th.
  • If you're interested in knowing how various regions handle their waste collection during holidays, take a look at your local council's website or social media pages. For instance, Carmarthenshire moves collections during the Spring Bank Holiday by one day, while Swansea maintains its schedule until Christmas.

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