The unitary authority, which includes the industrial town of Scunthorpe, claims the move will put an end to ‘constant changes’ to collections caused by bank holidays.
The proposal forms part of a ‘major overhaul’ into the region’s waste services – as the council prepares to adopt a new refuse disposal strategy.
From July, residual waste currently destined for local landfill sites will be sent to a new £6.4 million waste transfer station in Midland Road, Scunthorpe, to be processed into refuse-derived fuel (RDF).
Due to the plant’s location, councillor for neighbourhoods Neil Poole claims the authority needs to review current collection rounds to find the most “cost-effective” way of delivering the service.
He said: “This is a huge saving for council taxpayers while at the same time improving the service they receive. It could also see an end to frustrating changes to collection days because of bank holidays. This in itself can cause confusion and result in annoying missed collections.
“We will aim to ensure that it will be business as normal for the vast majority of residents. And for those whose bin date might change, it will give them piece of mind, knowing that their bins will be emptied on the same day each week without the need for more changes due to bank holidays.”
Employees
The council has confirmed it is working with employees and their trade unions in putting together options for changes to the way waste collection services are delivered and will shortly consult with all affected employees on the details of the possible changes.
The changes, which are scheduled to begin in October 2016, will result in “no job losses” as a result of the options currently under consideration.
North Lincolnshire currently collects refuse and recyclables on a fortnightly basis from 74,000 households and 1,400 commercial premises.
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