The Council is asking residents to put their bins out earlier than usual some days this week to help protect waste collection crews from upcoming hot weather.
High temperatures are expected across North East Lincolnshire later this week, with official warnings now escalated to Amber and possibly Red. From tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August, 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.
Our crews carry out physically demanding work and provide a vital service to residents. An earlier start reduces their exposure to heat and ensures that collections can continue safely. Residents are asked to support crews by presenting your bins for collection from 6am on the morning of collection.
This earlier collection time will happen Wednesday, 12 August; Thursday, 13 August, and Friday, 14 August. However, this could be extended should the hot weather continue.
The Council are 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.
Councillor Bob Callison, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Energy Security, 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.”
He added: “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.”
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