Burnley's half-price bulky waste collection scheme to be extended 'in principle'

An initial three-month trial scheme, which saw prices cut from £13.80 to £6.90, was due to finish at the end of this month.

A report to the executive said the scheme has been so successful it should be extended until September.

Coun. Afrasiab Anwar executive member for community and environmental services, said: "The half-price bulky waste scheme has been very popular with residents and we've seen a significant increase in requests for the service since the trial period began in January.

"Extending the reduced price scheme further will not only benefit our residents as we start to recover from the impact of Covid-19; it will also give us time to properly assess the initiative on a long-term basis."

The bulky waste service allows residents to book council contractors to take away up to four household items, or one item of white goods such as a fridge or cooker.

The executive report said in the three-month trial period (Jan-Mar) there were 2,067 collection requests (latest figs), compared to 1,190 in the previous quarter.

Bulky waste collections can be booked online at www.burnley.gov.uk/bulky or by calling 01282 425011.