BLUE bin recycling collections in Stratford district, which includes Studley and Alcester, have re-started today, Monday, August 2.
The green light comes two weeks after the devastating fire at the Pure Recycling facility in Ettington and the temporary suspension of recycling collections until arrangements for an alternative disposal source for the dry recyclable materials could be made.
This has now been organised and gets the go ahead on Monday.
Councillor Daren Pemberton, deputy leader of Stratford District Council said: “Firstly, I would like to apologise for this disruption in service and thank our residents for their patience and understanding in this matter.
“As with any unexpected event, contingency and business continuity plans exist, but do take time to put in place, particularly when physical infrastructure has been destroyed.
“SDC officers have been working intensely behind the scenes with our contractor, Biffa who deliver the waste service, to ensure right alternative disposal arrangements are put in place.
“We recognise the inconvenience and thank residents again for their understanding. We will be collecting extra recycling on the next set of rounds.
“We also remember and be thankful that the fire was contained and expertly dealt with by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and that no one was hurt in the fire.”
For residents that have had a missed recycling collection, they will be able to put out any extra recyclable material with their next collection. If this can’t be fitted in the wheelie bin, then it can be placed beside the bin in cardboard boxes, rigid containers or in, preferably, clear plastic bags.
