Residents across East Cambridgeshire are being encouraged to find out more about a new waste and recycling service being introduced from 1 June.
As part of the upgrade, households will receive new bins free of charge, designed to help reduce waste and improve recycling across the district.
To help residents understand the changes, a series of drop-in sessions are taking place where people can view the new bins, ask questions and find out how the updated service will work.
Upcoming sessions include:
• Thursday 19 March – Isleham Society at The Beeches, 7pm for 7:30pm
• Thursday 26 March – Soham Warm Hub at Soham Town Rangers, 10am to 12 noon
• Saturday 2 May – Ely Eel Day, all day
At these sessions, the council’s waste and recycling team will be available to explain what the changes mean, what goes where and how food waste will be recycled.
Cllr Anna Bailey, Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, said the sessions are an opportunity for residents to get clear information ahead of the rollout.
“There is not long to go now before the new bins start arriving. We want to make sure everyone has had the opportunity to find out more about the service upgrade and ask questions.
“Our team can explain why the changes are being introduced, what they mean for households and what happens to food waste once it has been collected.”
New bins will begin arriving at homes from 16 March. Each delivery will include a full information pack with guidance on what goes in each bin and a collection calendar.
Residents will also receive information alongside their annual council tax bill and through council communication channels.
For full details, residents can visit the East Cambridgeshire District Council website or contact customer services on 01353 665555.