Green bin collections on hold in Doncaster because of staff shortages

The council says many bin workers have contracted coronavirus, or are self isolating.

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 19th Jul 2021
Last updated 19th Jul 2021

Doncaster Council is temporarily suspending green (garden waste) bin collections because of the number of staff who've tested positive for Covid-19 or are self isolating.

SUEZ , the company that runs waste collections for the council, has a significant number of staff off work, and the company is struggling to find temporary staff due to a national shortage of lorry drivers.

It means green bin collections will halt from next Monday (July 26). According to the council disruption could continue for 'several weeks'.

Green bins will be collected from the remainder of this week (20-23 July)

Cllr Mark Houlbrook, Portfolio Holder for Sustainability and Waste, said:

“The safety of staff members and the general public must take priority.

“It is balancing act to safeguard everyone’s safety against the risks of Covid-19 and making sure the bins are collected. However, as we have fewer staff members, this will mean that black and blue (recycling) bin collections will be prioritised.

“We hope that the staff members affected make a full and speedy recovery.

"Suez and Doncaster will be frequently monitoring the situation and will regularly update residents. We ask for the public’s patience at this time.”

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