Waste services reduced due to Covid in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Garden waste collections have been paused due to an increased number of crew members self-isolating
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils took the decision this week to pause garden waste collections to ensure more essential services can continue.
It follows an increasing number of crew members needing to self-isolate.
In a joint statement, the authorities said: "Making the difficult decision to pause our garden waste collections until further notice allows us to prioritise our most essential collections, during our ongoing response to the pandemic. These include general and medical waste and recycling.
"Unfortunately, our crews are not immune to the continuing impacts of COVID-19, and we must take this step to ensure that we can continue to deliver essential services safely to our residents and communities.
"No resident will be out of pocket from the stoppage, as garden waste payments will be adjusted to reflect missed collections. Anyone with garden waste is encouraged to compost, with offers available on the Suffolk Recycling website, or to book a slot at their local recycling centre only if absolutely essential."