Bin Collections Delayed Across Northern England

Recent icy weather has severely disrupted bin collections across several regions in the UK, prompting local councils to advise residents to leave their bins out for collection as soon as conditions improve. Waste management experts warn that delays could extend up to a month in some areas, with many currently facing one to two weeks of missed collections. Councils such as Durham, Blackburn, and Hyndburn have initiated additional crews to catch up on missed collections, while others, like North Yorkshire, have canceled recycling pickups entirely for the time being. Residents are advised to monitor their local council's updates and take extra waste to recycling centers if necessary, while some councils may collect excess waste left beside bins. The situation remains frustrating for residents, particularly during the festive season when waste volume typically increases. Overall, councils are working diligently to resume normal collection schedules as weather conditions improve.