| Lewes District Council is looking at moving to fortnightly refuse collections from November 2025, with the aim of increasing household recycling in the district.
Recycling collections would stay fortnightly and food waste collections would stay weekly.
This system, called alternate weekly collections, would apply to most homes in the district. It is a proven way to encourage households to recycle more of their waste.
Most councils in England have already moved to alternate weekly collections, including all other district and borough councils in East Sussex.
We would like to know what impact the changes might have on your household.
There are also several options available to you now, which could help you with the proposed changes.
This includes:
- food waste collections
- extra recycling bins
- a bigger refuse bin
- weekly clinical waste collections e.g. for adult incontinence waste products
- assisted collections, and more.
To find out more, request one of the services above and give your feedback, visit lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/AWC
Thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us so far!
Waste and recycling pop-up sessions
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be holding pop-up sessions at the following locations. These are a chance to ask any questions about the proposals and get tips to help you waste less and recycle more.
As well as a wealth of information, we will be giving out free food waste caddies and caddy liners!
Peacehaven
- Thursday 7 August from 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Friday 8 August from 10am to 12.30pm
Peacehaven Town Council, Community House Meridian Centre Meridian Way, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB
Newhaven
Friday 8 August, from 2pm to 4pm at Newhaven Town Centre, 33 High St, Newhaven, BN9 9PA
Lewes
Monday 11 August, from 2pm to 4pm at Lewes District Council office, 6 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AD
Tuesday 12 August, from 8am to 1pm at Lewes Town Hall, High Street, Lewes, BN7 2QS
Ringmer
Tuesday 12 August, from 2pm to 4pm at Ringmer Library, The Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ringmer, BN8 5QH
Seaford
Wednesday 13 August, from 2pm to 4pm at Seaford Town Council, 37 Church St, Seaford BN25 1HG
Telscombe
Thursday 14 August, from 2pm to 4pm at Telscombe Town Council, 360 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs, BN10 7ES
Check our Facebook page for any updates to our upcoming drop-in sessions: facebook.com/lewesdistrictcouncil |
