News and communications

Hills Municipal Collections and GMB Union have confirmed they have reached an agreement, which means the waste collection strike has now concluded with immediate effect.

Damage was caused to waste collection vehicles at our Churchfields depot in Salisbury

Due to ongoing industrial action, no blue lidded bins or black boxes will be emptied until 4 April

Wiltshire Council has strongly condemned the actions of the GMB union at its depots, which has resulted in sites being blockaded during the ongoing industrial action and leading to major safety concerns.

Wiltshire Council has published some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to answer residents' questions around the impact of the ongoing waste industrial action.

Due to ongoing impact of industrial action by some Hills Municipal Collections workers, we are temporarily suspending recycling collection services

The industrial action could cause some disruption to waste and recycling collection services.

Wiltshire Council has confirmed that the booking system for its household recycling centres (HRCs) will end on 19 July and, from this date, people will be able to visit a site without booking in advance.

Wiltshire Council is urging people to cancel any bookings for household recycling centre (HRCs) visits that they no longer need, at least a day in advance, as more than 500 appointments are being missed during some weeks.