Refuse workers in parts of Surrey have called off a strike after accepting a new pay offer. The industrial action in Surrey Heath and Elmbridge was due to continue until 19 August. Successful talks took place between the GMB union and Amey on Thursday.
Is elmbridge bin strike over?
A strike by Surrey bin workers is over – after members of the GMB union accepted what it said was an “improved” pay offer. It means k erbside bin collections in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath will restart on Monday (August 15).
Are elmbridge refuse collectors on strike?
UPDATE: Elmbridge Borough Council now advise that the strikes detailed below have been cancelled, and that normal collections will continue on those days. Click here for more details.
Are Surrey Heath bin men still on strike?
Bin collection update – normal service resumed
Normal bin collection service resumed yesterday (15 August) following the end of strike action by the GMB union that took place over the past fortnight.
Is garden waste being collected in Elmbridge?
The garden waste collection is an annual subscription service. We are improving the way we manage garden waste subscriptions, and annual renewals will start on 1 April 2023. In the meantime, a pro rata payment service is in place until 31 March 2023.
Is Omaha still recycling?
Recycling is collected every other week, on the same day as waste collection.
Why are Serco bin men on strike?
They said they wanted a pay rise to deal with the current economic climate which is seeing the cost of living soar. Serco and GMB eventually reached an agreement following negotiations on Monday.
How do I contact Elmbridge Council?
Our offices
- If you need to contact us, please call 01372 474474 (Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 5pm, Friday 8.45am – 4.30pm)
- If you are at risk of being homeless call 01372 474590.
- If you are homeless and need assistance outside our normal opening times call 0300 123 7719.
- Out of hours emergency: 0300 369 0576.
What is the work of refuse collector?
You would take rubbish away from people’s home and businesses to keep the environment pleasant, clean and healthy. As a loader, you’d pick up waste for disposal or recycling. You would work as part of a small team, collecting refuse from a different local area each day of the week.
Are Worthing refuse collectors on strike?
Bin collections have resumed in Adur and Worthing today (Tuesday 12th April 2022) after an agreement was reached between the Councils and the GMB union to pause the bin strike.
Why is there a refuse strike in Brighton?
The strike, which was triggered by a dispute over pay and working conditions, means Brighton’s Cityclean, recycling, commercial waste and HGV drivers will go on strike for two weeks. Of the 79.6% of GMB Union members that voted in the ballot, 100% were in favour of strike action.
Are the Dustmen still on strike in Brighton?
Brighton & Hove’s refuse and recycling staff are back at work today – after a week long strike. Last night GMB members agreed to suspend the further industrial action hat was planned for Monday. Workers have received a new offer from the council and they will be balloted on whether they will accept it or strike again.
Are the refuse collectors on strike in Brighton?
Refuse collection drivers have accepted a deal aimed at ending a dispute over pay and working conditions, bringing to a close the 13-day long bin strike in Brighton. The GMB said its members in Brighton and Hove voted in favour of an agreement, which will now go before councillors.
Is grass allowed in brown bin?
What Can’t Go in Your Organic Waste Bin: Chemically sprayed grass/weeds. Ashes.
How do you get rid of waste from your garden?
6 tips to get rid of garden waste
- Home Composting. Composting at home is an inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to deal with garden waste removal.
- Garden Waste Collection Service.
- Visit a Recycling Centre.
- Garden Skip Bins.
- Incinerators and Bonfires.
- Garden Waste Clearance Company.
Can garden waste go in brown bin?
Organic waste is food and garden waste. It should be put in the brown bin.
What country does not recycle?
Chile. Chile is the number one worst country for recycling plastic, with less than 1% of their total usage actually being recycled.
Is Styrofoam recyclable Omaha?
Styrofoam or Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is NOT accepted in your curbside recycling cart or at a City of Omaha drop-off recycling site. Empty and clean foam items can be placed into an orange Hefty® EnergyBag®, if you participate in that program.
Which country has the most recycling bins?
Germany
Germany has the highest recycling rate in the world. The nation recycles an impressive 66.1% of its waste.
It’s the norm across Germany to have four bins;
- A blue bin for paper and cardboard;
- A yellow bin for plastic and soft metal;
- A green or brown bin for organic waste;
- A grey bin for general household waste.
Do you get paid on strike UK?
Deducting pay
You do not have to pay employees who are on strike. If workers take action short of a strike, and refuse to carry out part of their contractual work, this is called ‘partial performance’.
Who took over from Serco?
Serco made a loss of £991 million in 2014, reducing to a loss of £69.4 million in 2015. John Rishton was appointed as Non-Executive Chairman in Spring 2021, succeeding Sir Roy Gardner who held the position from May 2015. Rishton had been on the Board since September 2016.