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Bin Day Alert: Heatwave Forces Early Collections
21 Jun
Summary
- Bin collections moved to 05:00 BST due to extreme heat.
- Met Office issues amber heat warning for up to 38C.
- Councils urge residents to put bins out by 06:00 BST.
Waste collection crews in the West will begin their rounds earlier than usual as councils prepare for an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office. Temperatures are predicted to reach up to 38C from Monday, June 22nd, prompting these schedule changes. Cheltenham Borough Council and Somerset Council will start collections at 06:00 BST, an hour earlier than normal. Bristol Waste will commence its rounds from 05:00 BST.
This adjustment is a proactive measure to safeguard collection staff and equipment, which experienced disruptions last month due to hot weather. Councils are encouraging residents to place their bins, recycling boxes, and caddies at the kerbside by the new early start times. The changes are initially set to last until Monday, June 29th, but may be extended if high temperatures persist throughout the summer.
