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Gilwern bin compound.

Type: Customer Service Facility

Waterway(s): Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

From: 6 August 2026, 3:26pm

To: On-going

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Information

Subject to review on: 15 September 2026

Location

Closest waterwayMonmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Starts atWater Point, Road House Gilwern L5
Ends atWater Point, Road House Gilwern L5

Descriptions

Update 18 August 2026, 1:54pm

Further to the notice below, please be advised that due to a change to driver regulations from our waste management contractor BIFFA, we have had to suspend the collection service for all waste streams at Gilwern Towpath NP7 0AU until a suitable alternative is found.   The sites at Gilwern Wharf (Next to Castle Narrowboats) NP7 0EP, Govilon NP7 9NY and Llangattock NP8 1LD are all still available.

Original 6 August 2026, 3:21pm

Please be advised that, due to changes in driver regulations implemented by our waste management contractor, BIFFA, we have had to temporarily suspend the collection service for all waste streams at Gilwern Towpath (NP7 0AU) until a suitable alternative arrangement can be put in place.

The following nearby sites remain available for waste disposal:

  • Gilwern Wharf - NP7 0EP
  • Govilon - NP7 9NY
  • Llangattock - NP8 1LD

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to assure you that we are treating this matter as a priority and are working urgently to find a solution.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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