Consultation on business waste collection changes in Bath

Businesses in Bath are being consulted on proposed changes to the way their waste is collected to improve cleanliness in the city centre.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing to change the window of time in which business waste can be collected in the evening, alongside mandatory use of reusable bags or bins and labelling of all waste with the business’s name.

The changes would ensure that no waste is on the streets between 10am and 6pm and enhance the city for residents and visitors. They would also remove hazards on the pavement and deter vermin.

Businesses are being asked for their views on changing the collection window to 6pm to 8pm, instead of the current times of 5pm to 8.45pm. The morning times of 7.30am to 10am would remain unchanged.

Councillor Tim Ball, cabinet member for Neighbourhood Services, said: “The proposed business waste collection changes aim to improve public spaces in central Bath for residents and visitors, by ensuring cleaner and safer streets. We acknowledge that changing the collection times may impact the way businesses operate and their staffing levels, so we are inviting feedback from as many businesses as possible in order to get this right. Please drop in to one of our sessions to find out more and tell us what you think via the consultation.” 

The consultation will go live on the council website on Thursday, February 20 and runs until Sunday, March 30. There are also drop-in sessions for businesses at Studio 22 in New Bond Street from 10am to 4pm on the following dates:

• Thursday, 20 February
• Thursday, 6 March
• Thursday, 20 March

Find out more about how the council helps deal with business waste and recycling