FIFE COUNCIL are reminding residents that major bin collection changes are being implemented next week.

From Monday there will be a new single shift pattern for waste service staff.

This means kerbside collections will take place between 7am and 4.30pm. Bins will still be emptied five days a week.

Councillor Jan Wincott, spokesperson for environment and climate change, said: “To improve services, most households will see a change to their collections.

"Even if your day stays the same, your bin colour collection rota (the order your household bins are collected in) may change.

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“We know that waste and recycling services are very important and we encourage everyone to make a note of their new collection schedule to ensure that bins are placed at the kerb in time for collection.

“Please look out for your friends and neighbours and remind them to put their bins out.

"We really appreciate the work of our local ‘binfluencers’ - those who take the lead in putting out the right bins on the right day, so that their neighbours can follow suit.”

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There were 870 ‘missed bins’ in the City of Dunfermline area in 2023-2024, with residents reminded to make sure they put them out on the right day.

Cllr Wincott added: "I’d also like to thank everyone who is making the effort to reduce their waste and recycle.

“Recycling is key to combatting climate change, which is why we’re supporting Zero Waste Scotland’s Recycle Week ‘Don’t let it go to waste’ campaign that champions all the efforts we make to recycle.

“You can fit much more recycling in your bins by flattening cardboard boxes and squashing plastic bottles and drinks cans, whenever possible."

New bin calendars can be viewed online or by visiting their local council customer service centre or by calling 03451 55 00 22.