Bulky waste collection service resumes
Telford & Wrekin Council’s bulky waste collection service will resume today (7 July), with safety measures in place for the safety of the public and members of staff.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the council has been working with Veolia and following Government and industry guidance to agree a carefully managed approach to its waste and recycling services to ensure everyone’s safety.
All waste and recycling services are now operating in Telford and Wrekin, with measures in place to meet safety guidance and social distancing rules.
Bulky waste collection crews will no longer be able to able to enter a resident’s homes to collect a bulky item. All items need to be presented in a safe place outside the home and, wherever possible, within the boundary of the property (i.e. garden) so that they don’t cause an obstruction to the public.
Crews will collect items from the rear of properties as long as access can be gained without going through the property. Before loading, all items will be sprayed with disinfectant as a safety measure to protect staff.
Households self-isolating due to COVID-19 will need to wait at least 72 hours after their household is symptom free before booking a bulky collection.
It is expected that demand for the service will be high, so people may have to wait longer than normal for a collection slot. There will also be fewer collections slots a day as staff will need to carry out additional safety measures, so please bear with us.
Further information and book a collection here.
Household recycling centres are open daily 9am to 5pm.More information here.
