Powys reports fewer missed bin collections after disruptive route changes

Powys Council says reported missed bin collections fell from 0.47% in March to 0.12% in August and September, following changes to collection routes. Its review acknowledges that the March 2026 rollout caused more disruption than expected in some areas. A joint scrutiny and audit meeting is due to consider the report on 21 October.

What the figures show

These are the council’s reported missed-collection rates. The announcement does not give the number of missed collections or the collection totals behind those percentages. The council says the original budget saving was achieved, with Extended Producer Responsibility funding helping it retain and add resources. It does not state the saving’s cash value in this release.

The checks still to come

The July scrutiny record acknowledged residents’ frustration and service failings. It also recorded that bank-holiday collection problems pre-dated the route changes, although new rounds made those difficulties worse. The new review accepts that governance and project management could have been stronger. It promises better planning and financial monitoring. Those commitments and the performance figures now face committee scrutiny; the council’s announcement is not an independent audit conclusion.