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Council begins work on plans that could see weekly rubbish and recycling collections return across the borough.
For many residents, bin collections have been one of the most talked-about local issues in recent years. Overflowing bins, litter and fly-tipping have all featured regularly in conversations across our community. Now, Enfield Council has taken the first formal step towards bringing back weekly bin collections, with plans beginning to take shape following a decision made by Cabinet.
At a recent Cabinet meeting, councillors agreed to begin the process of exploring how weekly collections could be reintroduced across Enfield.
The proposal follows a commitment made during this year’s local elections and forms part of the council’s wider ambition to create a cleaner borough.
At present, most households receive:
The council will now carry out a detailed review to establish whether weekly collections can be delivered in a way that is practical, affordable and sustainable.
This work will include looking at:
It’s important to note that no changes have been made to collection schedules at this stage. The current fortnightly rubbish and recycling collections remain in place while the review is carried out.
Here at Love Your Doorstep, we’ve seen just how passionate residents are about this issue. Bin collections, street cleanliness and tackling fly-tipping are consistently among the topics raised most often by our community.
We’ll continue to follow the progress of the review and keep you updated as further decisions are made.
Would you welcome the return of weekly bin collections? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
