Have you ordered a green bin with your new garden waste subscription service? Cllr Blake, Cabinet Member for Environment and Carbon Reduction, demonstrates the cleaning process our refurbished bins go through and reminds us of the importance of recycling and the positive effects on the environment. If you haven’t already, sign up to the new service and make sure your garden waste is collected from Monday 5 June – www.basildon.gov.uk/gardenwaste Download the free Our Streets App for regular updat
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Have you ordered a green bin with your new garden waste subscription service? Cllr Blake, Cabinet Member for Environment and Carbon Reduction, demonstrates the cleaning process our refurbished bins go through and reminds us of the importance of recycling and the positive effects on the environment. If you haven’t already, sign up to the new service and make sure your garden waste is collected from Monday 5 June – www.basildon.gov.uk/gardenwaste Download the free Our Streets App for regular updat
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You can now apply for your garden waste permits for 2025 green bin collections to ensure your garden waste is collected. The easiest way to apply for a permit, which is £50 per green bin, is by visiting the Council’s website using the link in the comments. Alternatively, residents can call Customer Services on 0300 123 4510 or visit one of our Community Hubs. | East Dunbartonshire Council
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You can now apply for your garden waste permits for 2025 green bin collections to ensure your garden waste is collected. The easiest way to apply for a permit, which is £50 per green bin, is by visiting the Council’s website using the link in the comments. Alternatively, residents can call Customer Services on 0300 123 4510 or visit one of our Community Hubs. | East Dunbartonshire Council
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🎉 Weekly Black Bin Collections are making a comeback! 🎉 Starting 28th April, as promised, we’re bringing back WEEKLY black bin collections – and our crew is jumping for joy... literally! 😉 No more waiting around – just put your bin out each week on your usual day, and we’ll take care of the rest! 📅 Mark your calendars! 🗑️ Get those bins ready! 🎊 Less mess, less stress! ✅ We’re delivering on one of our 2025 Key Aims – promise kept! 💪♻️ #WeeklyBlackBinsAreBack #BinDayEveryWeek #NoMoreOverfl
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🎉 Weekly Black Bin Collections are making a comeback! 🎉 Starting 28th April, as promised, we’re bringing back WEEKLY black bin collections – and our crew is jumping for joy... literally! 😉 No more waiting around – just put your bin out each week on your usual day, and we’ll take care of the rest! 📅 Mark your calendars! 🗑️ Get those bins ready! 🎊 Less mess, less stress! ✅ We’re delivering on one of our 2025 Key Aims – promise kept! 💪♻️ #WeeklyBlackBinsAreBack #BinDayEveryWeek #NoMoreOverfl
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Basildon Councils ‘War on Billericay’s green spaces’ has begun. Basildon Council have issued the map of proposed developments in Billericay for the upcoming local plan. The proposals are grossly inappropriate and must be stopped if at all possible if the character and nature of Billericay as a community is to be saved. Map is in the comments | Cllr Andy Barnes
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Basildon Councils ‘War on Billericay’s green spaces’ has begun. Basildon Council have issued the map of proposed developments in Billericay for the upcoming local plan. The proposals are grossly inappropriate and must be stopped if at all possible if the character and nature of Billericay as a community is to be saved. Map is in the comments | Cllr Andy Barnes
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🚨 Weekly Black Bin Collections Are Coming BACK! 🚨 Starting Monday 28 April, your weekly residual waste collection is making a return! 🗑️ Here's what you need to know: ✅ Wheeled black bins will be collected every week! ✅ Put your bins out by 7:30am, and bring them back to your property after collection ❌ No bags on the floor next to your bins! ✅ Have more than one bin? They’ll both be collected with a valid permit 🏢 Flat-dwellers, your service stays the same! Keep using your communal bins For
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🚨 Weekly Black Bin Collections Are Coming BACK! 🚨 Starting Monday 28 April, your weekly residual waste collection is making a return! 🗑️ Here's what you need to know: ✅ Wheeled black bins will be collected every week! ✅ Put your bins out by 7:30am, and bring them back to your property after collection ❌ No bags on the floor next to your bins! ✅ Have more than one bin? They’ll both be collected with a valid permit 🏢 Flat-dwellers, your service stays the same! Keep using your communal bins For
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🚮 How full is your non-recyclable wheeled bin on your collection day? Councillor Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, said, “The waste consultation only takes 5 minutes to complete, so why not take a moment to share your thoughts. Your input is crucial in helping improve your borough’s waste management services.” 💡 Don't forget to lend a hand to a friend or neighbour who might need help filling it out. Let's make sure everyone's voice is heard 💬🗑 It’s time to fix the b
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🚮 How full is your non-recyclable wheeled bin on your collection day? Councillor Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, said, “The waste consultation only takes 5 minutes to complete, so why not take a moment to share your thoughts. Your input is crucial in helping improve your borough’s waste management services.” 💡 Don't forget to lend a hand to a friend or neighbour who might need help filling it out. Let's make sure everyone's voice is heard 💬🗑 It’s time to fix the b
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“There are green lights everywhere” 🚦📢 Hear from Councillor Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration as he gives an update on the ongoing works happening at the new shopping centre being developed in Laindon. We’re very excited to see the centre take shape. Watch this space 🎉 For more information on the Laindon Shopping Centre, click the link - https://www.sanctuary.co.uk/about-sanctuary/development-and-regeneration/laindon-centre | Basildon Borough Coun
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“There are green lights everywhere” 🚦📢 Hear from Councillor Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration as he gives an update on the ongoing works happening at the new shopping centre being developed in Laindon. We’re very excited to see the centre take shape. Watch this space 🎉 For more information on the Laindon Shopping Centre, click the link - https://www.sanctuary.co.uk/about-sanctuary/development-and-regeneration/laindon-centre | Basildon Borough Coun
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Bins: Fixed ✔️ Hello Basildon! This week Councillor Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, King of the Bins, joined the refuse team for launch day of the new waste service to support our hard-working crews 🚛 Councillor Aidan McGurran said: "Being out with the crews makes you really appreciate how hard the team work. The new waste service is a faster, cleaner and more sustainable service that will help us return pride to the borough. As the crews navigate new routes, please
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Did you know fly-tipping includes leaving items by a street bin, recycling bank, or even outside a charity shop?🚯 Hear from Cllr Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure on fly tipping: “Today, I’m talking about fly tipping, don’t do it! Please use the resources available. Barleylands Recycling Centre is free and you don’t have to book, come down and use it!” Look after our estates, let’s make Basildon great again. ⚠️YOUR waste is YOUR responsibility—dispose of it correctly to
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Come and meet our Waste and Recycling team on Wednesday at the Basildon Centre👋♻️ The team will be there between 9am and 12pm to answer any questions and talk about our waste and recycling service. For further dates, visit: www.basildon.gov.uk/roadshows | Basildon Borough Council
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Are you ok? 🙌 Come and visit our officers here at the Basildon Centre, we have FREE drop-in sessions to help with managing your finances, finding a new job or making sense of benefits application forms. Let us know how we can help you. Find out more information here: www.basildon.gov.uk/communityengagement | Basildon Borough Council
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Basildon Borough – You spoke, we listened, and we have delivered! 💪 🚛 Remember, with the launch of the new waste service: - Please ensure your waste is on the edge of your property by 7:30am - New disposable bags replace the old sacks - white for cans and plastic, and blue for paper and cardboard - Wheeled black bins will be collected EVERY week! (No bags on the floor next to bins, please!) - For flat properties with communal bins, your collections stay the same under the new system - You can
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A new hero is on its way ✊♻️. Your new black wheeled bin and reusable sacks are arriving from next week. We are improving your recycling service, making it easier and cleaner – right on your doorstep! Find out more here www.basildon.gov.uk/collectionchanges. | Basildon Borough Council
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🏡Your Home. Your Future. Your Say. 🌳🏙️ The Local Plan Part 2 Consultation is still open - but time is running out! This is your chance to help shape Basildon’s future. 🔹Planning for the future – Policies to meet housing needs, including more affordable homes. 🔹Healthy communities – Protecting green spaces, improving public health, and supporting education and recreation. 🔹Basildon Town Centre Masterplan – Better shops, restaurants, safer streets, and improved transport. 💬Make sure your vo
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Advice from Zak from our waste and recycling team. Please remember to: 🗑️ Leave your bin out by 7:30am on collection days 🚗 Park responsibly so we can access your street ✅ Ensure tissues are double bagged and tied before putting it out for collection | Basildon Borough Council
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Your New Waste Service Questions Answered 🗣️ Hear From Cllr Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, answering some of your recent questions on the new waste service: "Don't forget that your brand new waste service will start on Monday the 28th of April. You spoke, we listened and we're ticking off one of 2025’s, key aims right away." Watch this space, part two coming soon ♻️ For more info go to - https://www.basildon.gov.uk/wastechanges Stay informed on future waste service
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Councillor Blake, Cabinet Member for Environment, Carbon Reduction & Waste Enforcement, answers some of your questions. Look out for your new recycling containers, which will start to arrive this week 👀♻ . The new waste service begins Monday 27 November, for more information, please visit our website www.basildon.gov.uk/collectionchanges | Basildon Borough Council
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Guess what’s coming to our borough this Autumn? Hint: it’s all about no more ripped open waste sacks! We are improving your recycling service, making it easier and cleaner – right on your doorstep! Keep an eye out for the arrival of your black wheeled bin and reusable sacks between September-November. Find out more here www.basildon.gov.uk/collectionchanges | Basildon Borough Council
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Hear from Councillor Kevin Blake, Cabinet Member for Environment, Carbon Reduction & Waste Enforcement, answering some of your questions regarding the new waste and recycling service. The new waste service begins Monday 27 November, for more information please visit our website www.basildon.gov.uk/collectionchanges Together we are recycling more and creating a cleaner, greener borough. | Basildon Borough Council
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Hear from Councillor Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, aka King of the Bins, with a reminder of the new upcoming waste service ♻️ 🚛The new disposable recycling bags continue to be distributed across the borough 🗓️Monday 28 April marks the start of the new waste service 🗑️Weekly black bin collections will return Please do not use your new bags until the Monday 28 April. For more information on the service changes taking place, visit www.basildon.gov.uk/wastechanges ✅
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How will the council know who has paid for garden waste collections? Cabinet Member for Environment and Carbon Reduction, Cllr Kevin Blake has made a series of short videos answering your FAQ's. You can register your interest in our weekly garden waste subscription service at: www.basildon.gov.uk/gardenwaste | Basildon Borough Council
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🎉 Meet Your Cabinet! 👋 Say hello to Councillor Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure - also known as The King of the Bins! 👑🗑️ Cllr McGurran is on a mission to deliver cleaner streets, services that work for residents, and areas for everyone in the borough to be proud of🌿 His responsibilities include: 🚮 Refuse, Waste Collection & Enforcement 🧹 Street Cleansing, Grounds Maintenance 🌱 Green Strategy, Climate Change, Arboriculture 🏋️ Leisure Centres, Parks, Allotments,
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Distribution is underway, your new recycling containers are arriving across the borough ♻️🚚 Please store your new containers until the new service starts on Monday 27 November, please do not put them out before this. We have answers to your frequently asked questions on our website: www.basildon.gov.uk/collectionchanges | Basildon Borough Council
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Your new wheeled bins are rolling in! Look out for your new recycling containers arriving across the borough! ♻️🚚 Please store your new containers until the new service starts on Monday 27 November, please do not put them out before this. We have answers to your frequently asked questions on our website: www.basildon.gov.uk/collectionchanges | Basildon Borough Council
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We offer residents a low-cost service to book the removal of large and bulky household items 🏡♻️ It is your responsibility to ensure your large bulky waste is disposed of correctly. Alternately, you can take large household items to Barleylands Depot or Pitsea Recycling Centre. You can book a bulky waste collection online and see what can and can’t be collected here: www.basildon.gov.uk/bulkywaste | Basildon Borough Council
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Thank you to more than 18,000 households who have signed up to the new weekly garden waste subscription service so far. www.basildon.gov.uk/gardenwaste Don’t forget to sign up before the new garden waste subscription service begins on Monday 5 June. If you have not subscribed by that date, you will no longer receive a garden waste collection. Visit our website to subscribe and pay for your bin(s). | Basildon Borough Council
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Your participation is making a huge difference, together we are reducing waste going to landfill by 30%*approx. Thank you to 95% of residents for supporting the launch of the new service, we’re all making a positive impact on our environment. Please continue to use your new containers correctly. If you put out black or pink sacks, this is fly tipping and you will be fined. To find out more information, please visit www.basildon.gov.uk/rubbish | Basildon Borough Council
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🚨Mark your calendars! The New Waste Service is coming soon! 💥 In just 4 weeks, we’re ticking off number one from this year’s aims - fixing the bins! 🗑️ Starting Monday, 28 April 2025, get ready for: New disposable recycling bags and the return of weekly black bin collections This is all thanks to your feedback from last year’s waste consultation. You asked for change, and we listened! 🙌 Keep an eye out for your new bags, just remember, do not start using them until the 28th! Let’s put pride
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Thank you to all our residents across the borough that have used their new containers this week. You have helped to increase our recycling and preventing those split black bags. Our new waste recycling trucks have multiple compartments to help separate our waste and make recycling easier. We will be back for week 2 on Monday, Wickford. Remember, your black wheeled bins are collected with glass fortnightly 🗓️ Together we will recycle more and send less waste to landfill ♻️ For further informatio
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♻️ Behind the Scenes: How Barleylands Recycling Centre Helps You Recycle Right! ♻️ Located on Barleylands Road, this site is working hard to keep Basildon clean, green, and proud 🌱 From garden waste, bike donations and safe e-cigarette disposal, Barleylands is your go-to spot for responsible recycling and waste disposal ✅ 🎬 Meet our brilliant on-site officers, Claire & Joseph, in our latest video and see what goes on behind the scenes - plus how you can help make a difference in our borough 💪
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