Bins collections to start early in North East Lincolnshire
It's because of the heatwave
Residents are being asked to put out their bins an hour earlier, to help prevent crews from working in high temperatures.
From tomorrow, Wednesday 24 June, crews will be out collecting all colour bins from 6am, to ensure they are kept as safe as possible during the expected hot weather period.
Extreme hot weather is expected across North East Lincolnshire this week, with official warnings now escalated to Amber and possibly Red.
To ensure bins are still collected, North East Lincolnshire Council is asking residents to put their bins out by 6am on the morning of collection.
The Council says crews carry out demanding work and provide a vital service to residents. An earlier start reduces their exposure to heat and ensures that collections can continue safely.
This earlier collection time will continue until further notice, while the hot weather continues.
The Council is also asking that you look after your refuse collectors whilst they are out collecting the bins by providing them with water or filling their water bottles when appropriate.
Portfolioholder for Environment and Energy Security, Councillor Bob Callison, said: “We hope residents understand the need to bring bin collection times forward an hour.
“We will do our upmost to ensure that services are not affected and to ensure the health and safety of our staff, this is the most logical decision.
“I would ask that, if you can, you refill crews’ water bottles and give them cold water where you can.
“They all do an amazing job which is essential for keeping the borough going; I would like to thank them for their efforts during this hot weather period.”