Newsletter August 2025

August 2025 Newsletter – The fourth updating newsletter and update of the associations work and upcoming events. This was emailed to members and distributed to all other addresses in the association area.

This month is mostly about the upcoming AGM – and an update on the Communal Bins and Gull proof Sacks.

Recycling Pilot Success The Green Gull Proof Sacks trial in Northumberland Street and Abercromby Place has been a great success. In the 10 streets taking part, recycling has increased by 250% and streets are clean with no permanent impact. The system works for New Town homes.

You will be aware that City of Edinburgh Council have confirmed that our streets will use gull-proof sacks and avoid the large, unsightly, bin hubs that are being introduced across the city.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of clarity in the consultation by the Council, some streets are being consulted again, however our 3 streets have been confirmed as part of the 18,000 properties in the New Town that will use gull-proof sacks.

This is a considerable victory for everyone who campaigned to protect our streets and retain kerb-side collections, and for all of our residents who supported the trial. A full list of streets and the proposed waste and recycling arrangements is on the street association website www.nnsa.co.uk.

Unfortunately we understand that the green sack collection may move to fortnightly at some point later this year, yet to be announced. There is no information about the provision of clear plastic bags for dry recycling. Until we have further information, please continue to contact Linda if you need bags email streetnorthumberland@gmail.com or use the NNSA WhatsApp group.

For a PDF copy – Newsletter August 2025