Public Utilities

Gas
To report a gas or carbon monoxide emergency, or if a pipeline is struck (even if no gas leak has occurred) call the National Gas Emergency Service 24 hours a day on 0800 111 999 (calls are recorded and may be monitored).
0800 111999
General Recycling
Fortnightly service for newspapers, tins and bottles collected from roadside. For information:
01353 863864
Milton Recycling Centre, Butts Lane, Milton:
01223 860674
Bins for bottles (glass and plastic), cans, paper & clothes at Burwell: Village College & Ex-service Club Bins for plastic bottles at Tan House Lane Garden / vegetable / wood waste: Burwell Allotments Shredder Plastics / clothes / bottles: Tesco Supermarkets.
Water & Sewerage
At all times:
0800 145145
Bill enquiries:
0800 919155
Electricity
At all times:
01223 440221
Supply problems:
0800 783838
Energy Conservation
Insulate your home to save money and reduce CO2 emmisions. Arrange a no obligation survey of your home. Contact: HEAT Cambridgeshire Scheme:
08000930450
ECDC Energy Conservation Officer:
01353 616251
Power cut?
Working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep your lights on but sometimes faults occur.
0800 3163105 (From Landline)

03333232105 (From Mobile)

Web
Text POWER and your postcode to 80876
Refuse / Recycling

Check Dates by Postcode/Address
Normal weekly collection on Thursdays or Fridays Large articles can be collected free of charge (not bathroom or kitchen fittings):
01353863864
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BBC News
Investment of £80m could see 150 homes torn down
The city council says many of the flats are too costly to repair, and residents will be supported.
Woman harassed and spied on 94-year-old neighbour
Nicola Sharkey uses a hidden camera, lurks in bushes and takes dozens of photographs of the man.
Hare coursing chase ends as 10 men flee from car
Police footage shows the suspects get caught by a stinger, pile out of the car and run off.
Hotel to build new underground spa facilities
Plans are approved to dig out two new subterranean floors at a city centre hotel.
Community groups wanted for Grade II listed library
New buyers are wanted after sales for the former library building fell through twice.
Hindu temple feels let down over sale of site
The temple's president says its members are anxious about the future of the site.
Einstein's violin verified by Cambridge composer
"I had a gut reaction when I first held it that it was genuine," says Dr Paul Wingfield.
Cricket club calls for female players to join teams
The club is fundraising for a larger practice space so more women and girls can play cricket.
Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.
Musician and rugby player Young Chorister finalist
Jack McCallum will sing in the final on BBC One on Sunday afternoon.
Housing approved for horse racing apprentices
The need for affordable housing for young staff is an urgent priority, East Cambs Council hears.

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