Bin collection day: Has YOUR bin collection day changed? How to check

Boroughs and councils across the country have been hit hard by staff shortages, due to some workers needing to self isolate. Bin collections are being moved around for thousands of people as a result of COVID-19.

Here’s everything you need to know and how to check your area.

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Have bin collection days changed?

Councils across Britain are operating reduced or limited bin collection services amid the crisis taking hold of the country.

All non-essential workers have been told to stay and work from home “wherever possible”.

Residents of England can check here for their council’s bin services, while residents of Scotland and northern Ireland are advised to call up the local council.

One council in south London updated their policy on their website.

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About recycling and waste collections they said: “Recycling and waste collections are taking place but with a reduced workforce. Collections of general waste and food waste are being prioritised.

“You may find that your recycling or waste is collected later than usual – if your collection is missed, please leave your bins at your normal point of collection.

“We will try to return in the coming days to empty your bins, but you may have to wait until your next scheduled collection.

“You can still report missed collection online. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.”

On garden waste collections they said: “Garden waste collections are taking place but with a reduced workforce.

“If you have subscribed to the service, you may find that your garden waste is collected later than usual.

“If your collection is missed today, please leave your bin at the normal point of collection.

“We will try to return in the coming days to empty your bin(s). We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.”

On the ordering of new bins they said: “Bin orders have been suspended to allow our service to support other priority services.”

Bulky waste collection services are also suspended as well as household reuse and recycling centres closed.

They said: “Bulky waste collections have been suspended to allow crew members to be re-deployed to support other priority services.

“If you have bulky waste items, please store these securely in your home until we are able to reinstate the bulky waste collection service.

“All household reuse and recycling centres are closed until further notice.

“Bulky items, garden waste, DIY waste and other waste should be stored safely on your property until travel restrictions are lifted and the sites are able to re-open.”

On households in self isolation they said: “Residents should continue to use their recycling and rubbish collection services as normal, but households that are self-isolating should follow the Government’s stay at home advice which states:

Store personal waste, such as used tissue and disposable cleaning cloths, within disposable rubbish bags
Place these bags into a second bag, tied securely and kept separate from other waste
These bags should be put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in your usual external general waste bin

“Please dispose of your other household waste as normal.”

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