FAQs - Rubbish, Waste & Litter
Do you collect large bulky items such as furniture?
How do I get a wheeled bin and what is the cost?
My wheeled bin has been stolen, do I have to pay for a replacement?
My bin was missed by the dustmen. When can they come back and empty it?
Where is my nearest skip site and what time is it open?
When and how often are the streets cleaned?
When and how often are litter bins emptied?
Do you remove rubbish that has been dumped illegally?
Do you collect large bulky items such as furniture?
Yes - bulky items are now collected by Focsa.
To arrange a bulky waste collection, please telephone 01225 776655. Please click here for full details on bulky waste collections.
How do I get a wheeled bin and what is the cost?
Waste collection in West Wiltshire is carried out by Focsa.
Wheeled bins are available in two sizes - for further information, including prices and how to order, please see the page on wheeled bins.
My wheeled bin has been stolen, do I have to pay for a replacement?
Unfortunately, yes.
Wheeled bins are available in two sizes - for further information, including prices and how to order, please see the page on wheeled bins.
My bin was missed by the dustmen. When can they come back and empty it?
To report a missed bin please contact us on 01225 776655.
Where is my nearest skip site and what time is it open?
Recycling facilities in West Wiltshire are provided by Hills Waste.
Click here for further information about household waste recycling centres.
When and how often are the streets cleaned?
West Wiltshire District Council is responsible for the street cleaning of 920km or roads and 28 car parks. The town centre roads are cleansed on a daily basis. The remainder of the roads are cleansed on a rotational basis, with the residential areas having a higher frequency of cleansing than A or B roads. For further information please visit the street cleansing page.
When and how often are litter bins emptied?
Litter bins are emptied daily or weekly, depending on where they are. For further information please see the litter bins page.
Do you remove rubbish that has been dumped illegally?
Yes - for further information please see the fly tipping page.