ISLANDERS are being reminded rubbish and recycling collections will not be affected over the spring bank holiday.

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed there will be:

  • No change to the waste collection service for Monday (May 27); 
  • No change to all waste and recycling collections due the week starting May 27;
  • No change to the opening hours of recycling centres on Monday — so please book your trip as usual, in advance, and check opening times at www.iow.gov.uk/waste  
  • No change to refuse and bulky waste collections, which will continue as normal. 

The local authority does ask, however, that residents place their waste or recycling out early, as normal, by 7am on Monday. 

The spring bank holiday weekend will also be an opportunity to carry out some spring cleaning, either at home or in the garden.

Here’s the council's spring clean top tips:

  • Many items can be recycled in your kerbside collections. Check what goes where at www.iow.gov.uk/waste, our online A-Z recycling guide.
  • Give items in good condition you no longer want, a second life — sell online, donate to charity or give them away for free. You can also use the FREE reuse collection. More details at www.iow.gov.uk/waste  
  • Book a paid for bulky waste collection service to have larger items that no longer work/cannot be reused, collected from your home. We collect up to four items per order. More details at www.iow.gov.uk/waste  
  • Leaving items out for collection or using an unlicensed waste carrier can mean your items could end up fly-tipped. If they are traced back to you, you will be the one who can face an unlimited fine. Further information is online at www.iow.gov.uk/waste   
  • Please stick to the time you have booked if using the tip. If you don’t have a booking, you won’t be able to enter the site.
  • Make your tip trip quick — sort your waste/recycling into different material categories before you go. 
  • Arrive no more than ten minutes before your booking.
  • If using a private waste carrier to dispose of your waste, please remember it is your responsibility to ensure your waste is always dealt with responsibly. All householders and businesses have a legal ‘duty of care’.  
  • You can bundle excess cardboard to one side of your recycling bin or sack on your recycling week.