West Midlands bin collection changes due to heatwave - see if it applies to your area

Residents across the region have been sent reminders and messages about their bin collections due to the ongoing heatwave.

Residents in Wolverhampton have been informed that bin collections will take start at 6am in the morning through the week.

A spokeswoman for Wolverhampton Council said: “Due to the extreme heat warning currently in place, city bin collections will start at 6am for the rest of this week.

“Residents are asked to please assist crews by placing bins out for collection by this time and bins can be put out the night before.

“The earlier collection time is to minimise the risk of workers being exposed to the extreme heat.”

Residents across Sandwell have been urged to put their bins out earlier due to the ongoing hot weather.

Sandwell Council put out the reminder on social media to ask residents to put them out the night before or by 5.30am the next morning due to crews arriving earlier than normal.

A spokesman for Sandwell Council said: “With hot weather forecast this week, we’re reminding residents to put your bins out the night before their collection day or by 5.30am at the latest.

“Our crews may arrive earlier than you are used to as they seek to work through their rounds during the hot weather.”

In Walsall, residents have been informed that bin collections will be taking place from 5.30am throughout the week.

A spokesman for Walsall Council said: “With more hot weather on the way, we're making some temporary changes to help keep our bin crews safe.

“From Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, bin collections will start earlier at 5.30am.

“There are no changes to collection days, just make sure your bins are out the night before your collection.

“Thank you for helping our crews beat the heat.”

Dudley residents were also informed that their bin collections will be taking place earlier than normal.

Councillor Paul Bradley, deputy leader of Dudley Council said: “The Met Office has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for the West Midlands for today, with a Red alert in place for Wednesday and Thursday.

“Due to the high temperatures, our bin crews will be starting collections earlier than usual to help keep them safe in the heat. We are asking residents to make sure bins are out the night before, as collections will take place from 5am for the rest of this week.

“We are not aware of any current plans for schools to close. Any such decisions would be made locally by schools with parents and staff being notified through the usual communication channels.

“For further advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and other issues people can visit our Summer wellbeing page.”.”

Across Wyre Forest, collections will be taking place earlier, with residents reminded by the district council to put bins out the night before.

A spokesman for Wyre Forest Council said: “Due to the red weather alert this week and to help protect our crews from the hottest parts of the day, we’ll be starting collections earlier than usual.

“Please make sure you put your bins out the night before your collection day.

“This will help us keep services running smoothly while keeping our teams safe in the extreme heat.

“Thank you for your support and understanding.”

Stafford residents said that bins should be out before 6am due to the weather.

A spokesman for Stafford Council said: “With the Met Office extreme heat warning for this week, our bin crews will be starting earlier to avoid being out at the hottest part of the day.

“Please make sure your bins are out from 6am.

“Hope you will understand why we are putting this temporary change in place.

“If you need to check your bin collection day go to https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/about-my-area.”

South Staffordshire residents have been asked to put their bins out early, as well as being advised to leave them out if not immediately emptied.

A spokesman for South Staffordshire Council said: “Due to the extreme heat warning in place this week, we are temporarily changing our waste collection times to help protect our crews.

“From Tuesday, June 23, bin collections will start earlier, from 6am, for the remainder of the week to avoid the hottest part of the day.

“Please make sure you put your bin out by 6am on your collection day and leave it out if it has not been emptied, as crews will return as soon as possible.

“We would appreciate you sharing this message with anyone who may not have access to social media.

“Thank you for your understanding and support.”

In Lichfield, residents were being informed that collections would be taking place from 5am across the district.

A spokesman for Lichfield Council said: “It's set to be a hot week across Lichfield District.

“To help our waste and recycling crews work safely in the heat, collections may begin earlier than usual, with some crews starting from 5am.

“Please make sure your bins are presented the night before your collection day.

“Thank you for your understanding.”