Containing Your Waste Well
It is really important that we all make every effort to contain our waste & recycling properly. Strewn waste poses a significant health issue for our wildlife, our environment and our community. It also places an unnecessary burden on the waste & recycling collection team.
Until we collect your waste and recycling, it is your responsibility to make sure it is contained properly so that pests or weather cannot strew it around.
We recommend that you put your waste into either a seagull/pest proof sack, (which can be packed away between collections so don’t take up valuable space,) a bin with a lid, or a wheelie bin (up to 240ltrs). Seagull proof sacks, bins and wheelie bins can be purchased online or enquire at your local hardware shop.
You can also buy seagull proof sacks directly from the Council.
Reporting a Missed Collection
All material needs to be placed at the boundary of your property, as close to the kerbside as possible, by 8.30a.m on the day of your collection.
If your waste and recycling has not been collected by 4.30p.m on your collection day please email zerowaste@scilly.gov.uk or call 01720 424450 (voicemail only).