With the latest weather forecast for continued snow and ice we have taken the decision to cancel planned 
green bin collections during the week commencing 11 January 2010. This will allow us to concentrate our efforts and resources to ensure residents blue and grey bins are collected during this difficult period. Green bin collections will resume, weather permitting, on Monday 18 January 2010
Any resident who was due a green bin collection or wished to dispose of their real christmas tree during the week commencing 11 January should contact us on 0115 9819911 and we will make arrangements to collect. Alternatively they can refer to their collection calendar for their next scheduled green bin collection day
Dave Banks, Head of Waste Management and Environment said ‘ we have not taken this decision lightly but we are aware that most residents will appreciate our plans to concentrate our efforts and resources in ensuring grey and blue bins are emptied. At this time of year and in this weather green bins often become frozen and difficult to empty. However we do recognise that some residents may have garden waste or christmas trees to dispose of so we will be provide a service on demand. Our crews have worked tirelessly during the weather to ensure the service has not suffered and we will continue to provide the highest levels of service possible during these inclement weather conditions’
Darryl Burch
Waste and Fleet Operations Manager, Rushcliffe Borough Council
0115 9148405
