Aroundw 32,000 households across Weymouth and Portland will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days as Dorset Council introduces new bin collection routes from April 13.
The council says the changes are designed to make the service more reliable and efficient following a review of how waste collections are organised from the Weymouth depot.
Residents whose collection day will change are being sent a letter explaining the new arrangements, including when the changes will begin and what it means for their household. Homes that do not receive a letter will keep the same collection day.
The council says the updated routes have been carefully planned to ensure rounds remain balanced and manageable, particularly as the population in Weymouth and Portland continues to grow.
New collection routes have also been tested to reflect real-life conditions, such as road layouts, access issues and the average time it takes crews to service each street.
Jon Andrews 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.”
Under the new arrangements, some households will move to a different collection day, while others will continue with the same day but may notice their bins being collected at a different time.
A short transition period will take place while the new routes are introduced. During this time, some homes may receive an additional bridging collection, while others will be allowed to put out a small amount of extra side waste.
Each affected household will be told in their letter which arrangement applies to them, along with details of their new collection day and when the changes start.
