The assisted collection scheme is intended to help people who have difficulty moving their waste and recycling bins/bags to the kerbside for collection, due to ill-health, infirmity or disability.
Who qualifies?
Residents who are without occupants in the household able to assist them (16 years and over) and are unable to transport their bins/bags to the required collection point due to:
· ill health and/or
· infirmity and/or
· disability
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Home visits or telephone contacts may be carried out to agree a collection point.
How do I apply?
Residents are required to complete the form below:
Assisted Waste Collection Application
If you would like this form in another format, please contact zerowaste@scilly.gov.uk
Once completed please either send to zerowaste@scilly.gov.uk, drop into the reception at the St Marys Library or Carn Gwaval Wellbeing Centre or you can post to
Waste & Recycling
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Town Hall
St Marys
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0LW
What does an Assisted Collection cover?
Assisted collection covers household waste and recycling bins/bags.
Further information
Assisted Collection policy details are available to download at the bottom of this page.
If you have any questions or comments please contact Environment Services on 01720 424450 or via email on zerowaste@scilly.gov.uk