Please refer to our guidance leaflet in the useful document section for further information. Seagulls The garden waste bin(s) remain theproperty of Pembrokeshire County Counciland must only be used for garden wasteand must not be defaced or inscribed inany way. Damaged or stolen bin(s) mustbe reported immediately and a chargemay be incurred for the repair orreplacement.

Complaints about wild bird or gulls on Cornwall Council owned/managed property, can be reported to [email protected] or call 0300 1234 232. If the collection crews are unable to gain access due to road works, adverse weather, or for any other reason, they will return as soon as possible. In this instance please leave your containers out until they are emptied.Where plastic bags have to be left outside homes on pavements and are vulnerable not only to seagulls but other scavengers these bags are especially helpful. Our Cornwall Councillor Paul White has campaigned tirelessly for some time to introduce this scheme and I hope it succeeds.” Sign up for collection reminders (opens in a new tab), so you know when to put out your non-recyclable waste.

You can use our waste and recycling search directory to find out what can be put in each container or to look up a specific item to find out which one it goes in. Do not allow bins to overflow, and clean often. Particularly commercial waste bins containing a high proportion of food If anyone in your household uses nappies or other incontinence products, you can sign up for a FREE fortnightly Absorbent Hygiene Product (AHP) Collection Service. Gulls and other pests are always attracted to food waste. This could be in public litter bins or commercial food waste bins. Household waste stored in gardens can also attract pests. The following advice will help minimise the problem:

We have an Assisted Collections service for householders who are unable to carry their rubbish to their collection point due to age, disability or medical condition and have no one else at home who can do it for them. This service is free of charge however you will need to confirm you meet the eligibility criteria to register. Report a missed collection From 1st May 2015, developers in Thanet are required to ensure that appropriate waste storage facilities and containers are in place before residents occupy a property. When you sign up you will be delivered a collection calendar as well as 2 rolls of purple bags. There is no limit as to how many of these bags you can put out every fortnight, but each bag has a 15kg weight limit for the safety of our crews.

Please read the guidance for developersregarding what type of container is required for each type of property before purchasing containers. Prices Bin Type Shooting or trapping can be effective, but to meet with legislation it is recommended that this is carried out by a professional. Bins returned from previous customers are reused. New customers will not necessarily be issued a new bin, there may be some evidence of wear and tear. How long does my subscription last for? All households have to comply with the residual waste restrictions which equates to 1 residual waste bag a week, and are working with flats and estates to remove communal waste collections these across the County where possible.If you have unwanted large household appliances such as beds, fridges and furniture you can arrange for a bulky household waste collection. The collection of bulky household items is undertaken on our behalf by Frame, a local charitable organisation.

Some properties may not be suitable for this service due to restricted access for our collection vehicles. We reserve the right to decide whether or not we can provide the garden waste collection service. Can I use my own bin? The best action you can take is to remove old nests once the birds have abandoned them. Then you can carry out bird-proofing to prevent nesting in the future. Preventing birds from nesting on property Larger households of 6 or more people can apply for additional non-recyclable allowance. If you have nappy waste, please apply for that separate collection service first. Find out more Larger Household Allowance Terms and Conditions. The hubs – set up by environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy (KWT) in collaboration with the County Council – are funded by Welsh Government. No hazardous waste e.g. asbestos or plasterboard - please use a private contractor or the recycling centre

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Waste stored in gardens or yards should be in a pest proof container such as metal/plastic bin with a secure lid For household waste, please ensure your rubbish is contained within rubbish bags before placing in your bins. In line with our climate change commitment and our recycling and reuse ethos we refurbished 1110 ltr bins wherever possible. These are renewed and fitted with new furnishings and are the same quality as new bins. Bin(s) should be stored on thehouseholder’s own property and oncollection day left in an accessible,unobstructed position at your usualcollection point at the kerbside, andreturned to the property as soon aspossible after collection. We reserve theright to change collection times so bin(s)must always be out by 6.30am. However a recent analysis of Residual Waste in Pembrokeshire has found that 48% of the residual bag could be recycled through our kerbside recycling schemes and our Waste and Recycling Centres, so we can still do more.