Easter Waste and Recycling Collections in Torridge 2025

With the Easter bank holiday fast approaching, Torridge District Council is reminding residents that there will be some changes to their usual waste and recycling collection days. 

All refuse and recycling collections normally due on Friday 18^th April (Black Bag, Recycling, Garden Waste) will be collected one day later on Saturday 19^th April.

Collections for the week commencing Monday 21st April will also be one day later than usual for the whole week.

The normal collection schedule will resume from the week starting Monday 28th April. For further information on collection dates and times, please visit our website at: torridge.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling

Easter egg packaging is made of various materials such as cardboard, plastic, and foil. These materials can be easily and widely recycled, please see what goes where below;

Cardboard box - Brown bag

Plastic egg packaging - Green box

Foil wrap - Green box

More recycling tips can be found at torridge.gov.uk/recycling

Richard Haste, Operational Services Manager, Torridge District Council, said;

"Easter eggs and other gifts typically generate more waste, so it is important that we keep on recycling throughout the bank holiday weekend. Please check the council's website and social media for more information. Thank you for recycling and supporting the service. I hope that everyone has a great Easter and enjoys the bank holiday weekend!"

Apr 25