RESIDENTS in south Herefordshire may see changes to their rubbish and recycling collection dates from next Monday (March 18).

“Collection times across the county could be affected,” a spokesperson for the county council told the Review, “so everyone’s bins should be put outside by 6.30am on collection day, or the evening before.

“We will write directly to residents who will see a change to their collection day, many of whom are around the Ross-on-Wye area.

“Herefordshire Council has been working with FCC Environment to make collection routes more efficient, and to prevent missed collections.

“Very few changes to collection routes have been made since 2014 but many new properties have been built across the county since then, so changes are needed.

“Collection areas have been grouped together to ensure all the waste in that area is collected on one day, rather than over several days.

“In the long term, this will mean that we reduce vehicle emissions and save fuel.

“The time-saving also means there will be more flexibility to cope with seasonal changes in the amount of waste and recycling being collected, and create more capacity to allow for future housing developments.”

Residents can check their bin collection days, download a collection calendar and find answers to further questions online at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/bincollection