Review of hubs
Hubs reviewed in line with May 2023 review framework (ref. TRO/25/03)
In May 2023 our and confirmed at Transport and Environment Committee. This prompted a review of all bin hubs and a list of all the changes agreed is included in Appendix 1 of the .
These changes have been included in a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) – ref TRO/25/03. We use the TRO process to change on-street restrictions which allow bin hubs to be placed. The process includes 1st stage Consultation (known as Stage 1) where plans are shared with statutory consultees for comment. Residents can submit comments, formal objections, and notes of support when TROs are advertised for the second stage public consultation (Known as Stage 2).
We appreciate that residents have been patiently waiting for these changes, some of which were agreed in late 2023. Stage 1 of TRO/25/03 took place earlier this year (April 17-May 13) and the Stage 2 advert is scheduled to start 1 August 2025.
More information about TROs, how to register for alerts and details on providing feedback is available at this webpage.
Hubs to be reviewed in line with November 2024 review framework
Following workshops with Councillors and Community Councils in September 2024, criteria used for siting bin hubs was updated by the Transport and Environment Committee in November 2024. Changes were made to bin hubs in West Savile Terrace, Plewlands Terrace, Comiston Terrace and Cornwall Street before final plans were submitted.
In June 2025, Transport and Environment Committee approved a non-standard bin hub design for use and we are currently assessing the impact of this design.
Outcomes from the upcoming review will be shared with Ward Councillors and Community Councils and reported to the Transport and Environment Committee as part of the next project update.
Bin hubs part of an active Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)
We have developed an approach to reviewing the 260 hubs which are currently part of an active TRO and ensures:
- residents are provided with the improved waste and recycling service
- the legal TRO process is completed and on-street changes implemented
- overall costs are reduced by not installing bull bars (if the hub will move)
- the bin hub is reviewed in-line with the November 2024 changes
This approach means that the order in which hubs are reviewed has been updated to reflect the planned installation of hubs.