Council reveals bin collection shake-up for 17,500 Aberdeen homes

Abut 17,500 households in Aberdeen will have their bins collected on a different day from next week (May 24).

Aberdeen City Council says the changes will mean more efficient routes and increased capacity for meeting rising demand due to new housing developments.

The affected householders are receiving a letter and a calendar to let them know of the new bin collection days.

However the collection cycle will continue to be fortnightly, with the general waste bin picked up one week, and recyclables and green waste bins the next.

A spokesperson said: "People should be aware not all households will have a change of collection day and their friends and family may not be affected.

"Additionally, people are asked, if possible, to check that elderly or vulnerable neighbours are aware of the change.

"More information and collection day calendars are available at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling and anyone requiring dedicated support can contact 03000 200 292."