Barnsley Council apologises over bin collections missed amid ice and snow
Residents have been urged to leave their grey bins out for collection, which will be prioritised by waste collection staff.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has issued an apology to residents after ice and snow led to significant disruptions to bin collections.
The severe winter weather caused delays to scheduled bin collections, leaving some residents with rubbish piling up over the past week.
In a statement issued yesterday (January 21), BMBC acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the missed collections and assured residents that the waste service is working hard to get the service back on track.
Residents have been urged to leave their grey bins out for collection, which will be prioritised by waste collection staff.
However, residents with grey bins which were scheduled for collection on Tuesday, January 21, are asked not to place any side waste out, as it will not be collected due to ‘previous weather-related impacts’.
The council is also asking residents to only contact their waste services if absolutely necessary, as they are already aware of the missed collections and are receiving a high volume of inquiries.
In response to public concerns, the council stressed that the safety of staff and the public is a priority. BMBC says it continues to focus on employee wellbeing and the reduction of waste vehicle collisions through its “Be Safe, Work Safe, Target Zero” initiative.