News stories tagged as "bins"

Watch out for your new recycling and bin collection calendar

Published at: Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 2:17 pm

Residents in Blackburn with Darwen should keep an eye out for their new recycling and bin collection guides which will be posted through doors over the coming weeks.

New free door-step recycling collection

Published at: Wednesday 15 March 2017 at 3:45 pm

A new free recycling collection service has been launched for all residents in Blackburn and Darwen to help people recycle unwanted clothing, textiles and small electrical items.

Last week to sign-up for 2017 garden waste early-bird discount offer

Published at: Tuesday 24 January 2017 at 3:42 pm

Anyone wishing to have their garden waste collected in a clean and convenient way can subscribe to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s 2017 service.

Don’t have a rubbish Christmas    

Published at: Thursday 22 December 2016 at 10:08 am

The countdown to Christmas has begun, so here’s some useful information to help you recycle more over the festive season.

Bin changes are coming but we are listening to residents’ feedback

Published at: Thursday 29 September 2016 at 1:03 pm

Council officials have met with residents following feedback over changes to bin collections in Blackburn and Darwen.

Roadshows use a bit of “Soul” to explain changes to waste collection service

Published at: Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 5:12 pm

Further roadshows are taking place this week to help make people in Blackburn with Darwen aware of the upcoming bin changes whilst promoting waste reduction and recycling.

Your bin collection information packs are being delivered this week

Published at: Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 3:42 pm

Packs with information about the borough’s new bin collection services are being delivered to residents this week.

Roadshows to explain changes to waste collection service

Published at: Thursday 22 September 2016 at 10:24 am

A roadshow is taking place to help make people in Blackburn with Darwen aware of the upcoming bin changes whilst promoting waste reduction and recycling. 

More secure cycle storage for staff and visitors

Published at: Friday 17 April 2015 at 2:05 pm

Additional bike sheds have been introduced outside council offices to encourage more staff to cycle to and from work.

Successful prosecution for build-up of household rubbish

Published at: Friday 7 February 2014 at 6:34 pm

A man and woman have been ordered to pay a total of £1441.30 for failing to clear a build-up of household rubbish.