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Several other councils have already successfully made the switch to three-weekly non-recyclable waste collections, including Somerset, East Devon and Mid Devon.
We know many people in North Somerset are supportive and enthusiastic about recycling as much as possible – putting out their sorted recycling, including food waste, every week.
For these households, a change in frequency of black bin collections will not be a concern.
FAQs
Do you have more questions?
A huge amount of background information is available on our website, including a detailed frequently asked questions (FAQs) document.
Additional support
Anyone who might struggle with a three-weekly black bin collection, because of medical needs, having children in disposable nappies or being a larger household, may qualify for additional capacity for their non-recyclable waste.
An application form to request this will be available from the end of June on our website.