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Info from District Council:-

BIN COLLECTIONS have started slightly later this morning (Monday, 5th January), due to the current conditions on the roads with ice and snow.

Crews will be concentrating on the main roads initially, until the weather warms up. Therefore, collections could be delayed. 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.

Collection staff will attempt to empty bins where contents are frozen. If bins are not emptied due to compacted or frozen contents, or if collections have not been made because containers were full of snow and ice, please release the frozen contents and remove the snow and ice before adding more waste. We will not return to collect items frozen at the bottom of your bin.

Please remember – 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 snow and icy conditions. If your bin is not collected today – please do not report this, as the bin collection may be delayed due to the weather. Please leave your bin out.

REMINDER – If you subscribe to Garden Waste Collections – please note these are suspended for 2 weeks – 29th December to 9th January inclusive.