Bin collections are to change in Chorley and this is how it impacts on you

Chorley Council has announced 20,000 homes in the borough will see changes to their waste collections as the authority updates its routes.

The new look operation will be launched on Friday, September 18 and is designed to make the service more efficient.

All affected homes have been contacted directly and an online address checker has been launched to help home owners check when their new refuse collection day is.

Although not directly affected, some homes could see changes to the time bins are usually collected, and the council has asked every resident to put their bins out before 7am the morning of collection to avoid missed bins.

Coun Adrian Lowe, executive member for customer, advice and streetscene services said, “We want to make the transition process to our new routes as smooth as possible for residents which is why we have contacted each household directly and have set up our online address checker.

“If you’re still not sure if you will be affected, go to www.chorley.gov.uk now and pop in your postcode.

“Also, please remember to put your bins out before 7am on the day of collection whether yours are changing or not. The new routes could mean your bins may be collected at a different time than you’re used to.”

The council has brought together a programme which aims to ensure no waste collection is dropped and any disruption will be made up for with extra collection days where needed. The authority says the new routes will save 20,000km and 12.2 tonnes of fuel per year.