The frequency of black bag and wheelie bin collections in one part of Wales will change this summer. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council announced in January that three-weekly collections will be introduced across the county and the new bin collection schedule will now start from Monday, July 3.
The council is introducing the changes to help it meet its recycling targets for 2024/25 and avoid significant fines. RCT Council states that every household will shortly receive an individual letter that confirms their start date and if there are any collection day changes. Where possible, residents will receive around four weeks' notice of the changes.
Currently, the council is recycling around 67% of the waste it collects. To meet Welsh Government targets, it needs to increase to 70% by 2024/25. Failure to meet this target will see the council liable for fines. Currently, the council could face significant fines of £140,000 for every 1% that they fail to reach.
