New garden waste collection service being launched in Carmarthenshire
A new garden waste collection service for householders in Carmarthenshire is being launched this spring. Residents who sign up to the scheme will be provided with a 240 litre wheeled bin which will be emptied fortnightly between April and November. Householders who pay in full when they apply will receive a 15% discount so it will cost £40.80 for the season. They can also choose to pay by direct debit with payments made in instalments, this will cost a total of £48. Executive Board Member for the Environment Cllr Hazel Evans said: “The collection of garden waste is a chargeable service; the charge covers the hire of the bin and the costs of making the fortnightly collections. It is also fairer for residents who do not have a garden, who choose to compost at home, or who do not want to use the service. “There are also other options available to residents. One of the most environmentally-friendly and cost-effective ways of dealing with garden waste is to home compost; or you can take ...