Launceston council advise on bin collection delays

Bins in the Launceston area would normally be collected sometime Wednesday morning but around midday on Thursday, April 13, the council took to social media to inform people of the wheelie delay.

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Stating the contractor advised the council of "ongoing delays with scheduled wheelie bin collections in the Launceston area".

People are being advised if their bin has not been emptied as scheduled to please leave it out until it's been emptied, which will occur as soon as possible.

The council has apologised on behalf of the contractor for the inconvenience.

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Kerbside bin collection starts at 6am with weekly collection for rubbish and fortnightly collection for recycling and are normally collected by 6pm the same day.

Kerbside rubbish collection is paid for by ratepayers via a flat waste management charge in their annual rates.

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