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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are having to introduce changes to our waste and recycling services over the coming weeks depending on staffing levels and the government guidance.
Like the rest of the country, the council is operating in emergency mode. Please help us by only contacting the council in an emergency. Our most critical public services are still being delivered in extremely challenging circumstances.
On this page you can find out about the current service arrangements (we update this information regularly).
As per government guidance, personal waste (such as used tissues) and disposable cleaning cloths can be stored securely within disposable rubbish bags. These bags should be placed into another bag, tied securely and kept separate from other waste. This should be put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in your usual external household waste bin. Other household waste can be disposed of as normal.
Back To TopWe are now collecting all bins as normal, any changes to bin calendars will be reflected online.
Dunfermline (Lochead), Glenrothes, Dalgety Bay, Kirkcaldy, Methil St Andrews and Lochgelly, Pittenweem household waste recycling centres are currently open. Strict guidelines to how recycling centres are run are in place to keep local people and staff safe. For more information see: www.fife.gov.uk/recyclingcentres
You will not be able to access a Household waste recycling centre without a booking.
Back To TopBulky uplifts have now resumed, please see the Bulky uplift service page for details.
Back To TopRecycling points are still being serviced as normal, but residents are requested not to make special visits to them, in line with government guidance, but to use them while doing their essential shopping.
Waste and recycling should not be placed outwith bins. Recycling points are only for excess household recycling such as plastic/cans, paper/card and glass jars and bottles.
Back To TopCollection points for free food waste bags are currently closed as results of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are unable to make other arrangements to provide householders with food waste bags at present. Compostable food waste bags are available at most supermarkets so can be purchased during when carrying out essential shopping. You can also use newspaper to wrap your food waste or put food into the brown bin loose, especially foods such as bread and vegetable peelings.
Back To TopDue to changes in staff, waste and recycling assisted collections may be collected by a different crew and at a different time. Please make sure your containers are easily accessible and visible. We may have to change where we collect and return your bins from and to.
Back To TopRepair and replacement of bins and uplifts of any unwanted waste containers has now returned to full service. Requests for these services can be accessed by visiting www.fife.gov.uk/recycling
Back To TopFife Council Environmental Health know that you are concerned about disposing of your waste. Your waste contractor is still responsible for collecting your waste, timeously and responsibly. Their Business Continuity Plans will continue to ensure your recycled waste is uplifted, but the COVID-19 pandemic may affect this.
Further information regarding Waste Duty of Care can be found at this link
Should you have any further questions, our staff will be available to discuss via this email address - DutyOfCare.waste@fife.gov.uk
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