Island residents are being reminded that rubbish and recycling collections will not be affected over the May Day (6th May) bank holiday.
The Isle of Wight council has confirmed there will be:
- no changes to your waste/recycling collection service for Monday 6th May;
- no change to all waste and recycling collections due the week commencing 6th May;
- no change to recycling centres opening hours over Monday 6th May — please book your trip as usual in advance and check opening times on the website
- Reuse and Bulky Waste Collections will continue as normal.
We do ask that Monday collection residents place their waste or recycling out early as normal by 7am on 6th May.
Top tips
Having a barbecue get together, if the weather permits? We’ve got you covered with our top tips for a safe and sustainable bank holiday weekend:
- Avoid accidental fires by drenching ashes with water and let them cool completely for at least 48 hours.
- Never put hot ash or part-burned materials from domestic or garden fires or barbecues/portable barbecues in the bin.
- Barbecues are for outdoor purposes only, you must never light one indoors or in an enclosed space such as a balcony or communal walkway.
- Used disposable barbecues that are buried under beach sand remain at high temperatures for long periods causing horrific burns injuries should anyone step on the area. Always drench with cold water and allow to cool completely before placing in communal bins.
- Never pour petrol or any other accelerants on to a barbecue — it really is an accident waiting to happen.
- Binning hot barbecues puts refuse workers and the general public at risk. It also puts more pressure on emergency services.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
