Information on waste collections

What you should and should not put out

Please do not leave bags out on any day other than your collection day to avoid bags being torn open by cats and seagulls which then encourages rats into your area.  

The contractor will not take broken sacks - nor will they clear up any spillage so the cost of clear up falls to the ratepayers and call-outs are expensive. It is the responsibility of the householder to ensure that their refuse is offered for collection in a fit state and re-bag it, if necessary.

You can help with the process of waste collection and disposal by observing the following guidelines, please:

• DO NOT put refuse out earlier than the night before collection.
• DO clear up and re-bag if your bags split.
• DO be considerate of the weight of your dustbins or sacks. They should not be heavier than one man can lift to shoulder height.
• DO ensure that if dustbins are used, it is safe to handle without broken handles or edges.
• DO ensure that, if sacks are used, they are of sufficient strength to contain the rubbish.
• DO NOT use plastic bin liners, carrier bags or cardboard boxes which are not approved containers and will not be collected.
• DO check back here or on Social Media for any changes over Bank Holidays.
• DO bag cardboard up in clear recycling bags for collection, larger items unable to be bagged up can be taken to the Household Waste and Recycling Centre at Longue Hougue (info on opening times can be found at Waste & Recycling - States of Guernsey).
• DO home compost or take green waste to the household green waste site at Chouet (info on opening times can be found at Waste sites opening times - States of Guernsey).
• DO be considerate when a road is closed – please try to be aware that there may be difficulties of access when roads are closed. You can help us by taking sacks to whichever end of the road is nearest your property. Please phone the office for advice should you require it.

We would encourage all parishioners to consider recycling of newspapers, bottles, tins, jars and cardboard whenever you can, or if it is possible for you to do so.

What happens if your waste has not been collected?

Please contact the parish office at [email protected]

If you have any queries, or you are unsure of the collection days for your area, please contact our office on 720014 or e-mail: [email protected]

Finally, it is an offence to place rubbish on a public highway OTHER than on a normal collection time. It must not be put out too early nor be abandoned on the public highway. Offenders are reported to the Police. 

LET'S KEEP ST PETER PORT BEAUTIFUL - BE AWARE AND KEEP THE PARISH CLEAN.