A convoy of mobile reminders of the proposed changes to bin collection days throughout Huntingdonshire rumbled out of the district council’s Godmanchester depot on Monday 13 August 2007.

Ten refuse lorries have been fitted with panels along the sides of the vehicles bearing the message that collection days will change in September. It is hoped the lorries will offer a reminder to customers who this week will receive letters advising them of their revised collection day.

The changes will affect 60,000 properties in the district and will make the service more effective because fewer vehicles will be needed – producing a saving of £100,000 a year.

Councillor Colin Hyams, executive councillor for operations, said: “We are working hard to ensure that people have plenty of information and reminders about the forthcoming changes, so that the transition can be made smoothly, and people put the right bin out on the right day.”

The current principle of grey and green bins being collected on the same day of alternate weeks will continue – and food waste can be put into either bin, so therefore is collected weekly. Recycling bins and boxes will also continue to be collected on alternate weeks as they are at present.

Huntingdonshire residents have an excellent record for recycling. Currently, because of their efforts, the council is ranked fifth highest in the country with more than 50 per cent of all refuse being recycled.

Councillor Hyams continued: “We very much hope that our residents will continue their great efforts. We appreciate the enthusiasm and support they have shown for the service.”