Thousands of homes in Weymouth and Portland will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days from 13 April, as Dorset Council updates its bin collection routes to make services more reliable and efficient.
Around 32,000 households are affected and residents whose collection day is changing will receive a letter explaining what the change means for them.
The changes are the result of a review of how the council organises waste collections from the Weymouth depot.
This redesign will help keep rounds balanced, manageable and resilient as the population grows.
The new routes have been tested to reflect real conditions, including road layout, access issues and the time each street typically takes to service.
Cllr Jon Andrews, Dorset Council’s Cabinet Member for Place Services, said: “Every household affected by this will receive a letter from us over the next couple of weeks. Please look out for your letter – everything you need to know will be in it.
“Keeping our waste collections running smoothly is one of the most important things we do. By using better data and modern route‑planning tools, we can make sure the service stays reliable for local people without needing extra vehicles or crews.
“These changes will help us keep collections efficient, resilient and ready for the future as Weymouth and Portland continue to grow. If your household is affected, you’ll receive a letter with all the information you need, and our teams will be on hand to help if you have any questions.”
Some households will move to a different collection day, while others will stay the same. Some households may also experience a change in the times the bins are collected.
There will be a short transition period while the changes come into effect, with some households receiving an extra bridging collection and others allowed to put out a small amount of side waste, and each affected home will be told in their letter which arrangement applies to them.
The letter will also inform households of their new collection day and the date the change starts. If residents do not receive a letter, their service will be staying the same.
