Soaring temperatures prompt earlier bin collections

Leicester City Council says it intends to start bin collections earlier to protect staff from soaring temperatures.

The authority said it wanted to give collection crews, working for waste firm Biffa, the chance to start earlier with a heatwave anticipated in the coming days.

Residents across the city are being asked to make sure their wheelie bins and orange recycling bags are ready for collection by 06:00 BST, from Wednesday 18 June to Tuesday 24 June.

The council has urged people to leave rubbish out the night before collection is due.

A council spokesperson said: "Biffa's collection crews do a brilliant job in often challenging circumstances. With some very hot temperatures expected again this week, it's important that we do our bit to help out.

"That's why we're asking people to remember to put their orange bags and bins out the night before collection day to make sure they are ready for the crews from 06:00."

Household waste recycling centres at Gypsum Close and Freemen's Common will be open from 08:00 until 20:00 as normal, the council said.

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