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Waste and recycling planning guidance

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Waste and recycling planning guidance

The guidance intends to help developers produce successful waste management strategies at an early stage. It has been developed by the waste services team in consultation with colleagues in Planning and Highways. A review of best practice in other local authorities has also informed the process.

  • Published date: 03 June 2026
  • Last updated: 08 June 2026

Details

We will charge all new residential developments for their first set of containers. 

Bin types and prices (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027)

Communal bins (block of flats and student accommodation)

Developers must purchase communal recycling bins directly from us. The list below shows the cost per unit and delivery charge:

  • 360 litre: £40.25
  • 240 litre: £20.58
  • 140 litre: £43.61
  • 5 litre food caddy: £1.73
  • Delivery charge (per set of communal bins): £45.41

We do not provide communal bins for residual waste. Developers are responsible for procuring and maintaining the agreed number of these.

Kerbside containers (for individual houses and estates)

Developers must purchase kerbside containers in bulk and distribute them to each property. The list below shows the cost per unit and bulk delivery charge.

  • 140 litre refuse bin: £16.72
  • 55 litre recycling box: £6.91
  • 23 litre food bin: £4.94
  • 5 litre food caddy: £1.73
  • 91 litre blue bag: £1.87
  • Delivery charge (per set of 10 containers): £45.41

Documents

Last updated 08 June 2026

B3355 Silver Street, Midsomer Norton

Notice is given that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of B3355 Silver Street, Midsomer Norton from a point outside the entrance to Eden Lodge extending south to a point outside the entrance to The Gables. USRN: 47917796.

(26-021) CHURCH STREET, WIDCOMBE HILL, WIDCOMBE, BATH 2026 (ZEBRA PEDESTRIAN CROSSING / RAISED TABLE SPEED HUMP) (PROHIBITION OF PARKING AND PARKING PLACES)

NOTICE is given that Bath and North East Somerset Council proposes to exercise its powers conferred by section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, by the installation of a Zebra Crossing in the road as specified in the Schedule 1 to this Notice. 

 

Pulteney Road, Bathwick, Bath

Notice is given that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to make an order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce a road closure in that length of Pulteney Road, Bathwick, Bath from its junction with A36 Pulteney Road / Rossiter Road extending south west to the roundabout at the bottom of Widcombe Hill. USRN: 47900009. 

Care Home Equipment Policy

Policy

Care Home Equipment Policy

This policy will help care home providers understand their equipment obligations to residents and staff. It will clarify who is responsible for funding the equipment.

  • Published date: 03 June 2026
  • Last updated: 03 June 2026

Documents

Last updated 03 June 2026

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