Further update from Derbyshire Dales District Council…
Unfortunately, this week’s continuing weather conditions are making it difficult to access all areas. Despite our best efforts, there are still areas which have not and may not get their bins collected on their scheduled collection day. You do not need to report this, as we are keeping track.
Refuse/recycling lorries weigh up to 26 tonnes and the drivers must ensure complete safety of pedestrians, property and other vehicles when deciding if to collect from a street during icy conditions.
Crews are out attempting to collect today’s scheduled collections, in the locations they can safely access.
If collections are delayed due to cold weather, you can help us resume normal collections quicker by following these tips:
- Keep bin lids fully closed, this will stop snow and rain from getting in the bin and keep the contents from freezing. Our crews will shake the bins several times to release the contents, but some waste may remain stuck in extreme conditions.
- Check regularly that your bin lid is not frozen and can be opened easily. If your bin cannot be opened, it cannot be emptied.
- Where possible, please keep areas around your bins free from snow and ice.
The message to all residents continues to be – *If you have not received your collection yet, please leave your bins / sacks presented and we will collect these as soon as possible.*
Food waste collections that have been missed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week will not be recovered until next week’s scheduled food waste collections.
Garden waste collections continue to be suspended for the usual 2 week break over the Christmas and New Year period. These collections will resume as normal next week.
We would like to thank all our crews who continue to work hard in these difficult conditions.
We really appreciate our residents’ continued patience and understanding
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