Changes to the recycling and waste collection schedule across Monmouthshire have come into force as of this morning.

From 21/10/2024, recycling and waste collection days in all areas of Monmouthshire will change.

These collection day changes are required to enable the council to provide all residents with reusable recycling bags and improve our round efficiency.

We continually review our service to ensure we are as efficient as possible. The time of day your waste is collected may also change, so please ensure you place your waste out by 7am.

More than half of Monmouthshire households are already using reusable recycling bags. If you haven’t already received yours, expect a delivery between now and Christmas.

If you already have reusable recycling bags, please continue to use them. Thank you to all residents for recycling as much as possible.

Monmouthshire County Council is committed to delivering high quality services to all our residents and these further changes are necessary to achieve this. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Our recycling wardens will be monitoring the new rounds during the weeks after delivery and will be able to help residents with any issues they may have.

Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, Cllr Catrin Maby, said: “The rollout of reusable recycling bags is an important step on our journey to reduce the use of single use plastic products, and deliver services in as environmentally friendly way as possible.

“Council teams are working hard to ensure that all our residents receive their new reusable bags before Christmas.

“Please follow the guidance provided in your letter to familiarise yourself with your new collection days.” Your collection dates will be available to view online, either by downloading the My Monmouthshire app or visiting maps.monmouthshire.gov.uk/

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