Bin collection changes announced in Chorley and South Ribble due to heatwave - but no Preston announcement yet
Bin collections times have been changed in a number of areas from tomorrow.
Chorley and South Ribble councils are changing waste and recycling collection times due to rising temperatures across Lancashire.
With temperatures predicted to reach between 30C and 35C, both councils have taken the decision to move collection times earlier for safety reasons.
Chorley bin collection changes
In Chorley, waste collections will begin at 6am on Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25, an hour earlier than the usual collection time.
Chorley Council said: “Due to high temperatures, our waste and recycling crews will be starting their rounds slightly earlier tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25, to keep safe in the heat.
“Please make sure your bins are out by 6am, not 7am, on your collection day.”
South Ribble bin collection changes
South Ribble Council has also asked residents to ensure their bins are out earlier, at 6.30am rather than the usual time of 7.30am, on Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25.
South Ribble Borough Council said: “Due to high temperatures, our waste and recycling crews will be starting their rounds slightly earlier on Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 25, to keep safe in the heat.
“Please make sure your bins are out by 6.30am, not 7.30am, on your collection day.
“We really appreciate your support in helping protect our teams in the heat. Thank you, South Ribble.”
As of publication Blackpool Council had also moved collection times, however, Preston City Council had not announced any changes to its usual collection times.