MID Devon District Council, following concerns that some Crediton residents, particularly at Clifford Gardens and in other parts of the town, has issued details about criteria for Assisted Refuse Collections.

It says that if you have difficulty getting your recycling, composting and waste out to the kerbside for collection, it may be able to set up an "assisted collection".

To qualify, you will need to meet the following criteria:

1) A physical or medical condition which prevents you being able to bring your waste/containers to the kerbside. **

2) There is no-one else in the household who can put the rubbish/container out for you (over the age of 14 living with you who is able-bodied and who can do this safely for you). 

3) The location of the containers and the availability of safe, direct access to the containers on the property. (Our crews won’t come into your home or collect from sheds or garages)

**Supporting evidence may be required such as:

- Documentation confirming entitlement to the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

- Registered blind certificate

- Blue Badge

Please contact Mid Devon District Council if you think you may qualify for an assisted collection.

You will be contacted if your request is validated and the advice is that until then you will need to make alternative arrangements for the refuse to be collected.

Alan Quick