With temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees this week, bin crews across the country will be packing up earlier than usual to beat the heat. With that in mind, it is doubly valuable-Check your bin day and schedule.
Somerset Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and South Kesteven District Council are some of the councils that have brought forward bin collection times, with many saying the changes will continue throughout the week.
Adjusting the schedule will help keep the bin crew safe from the heat by allowing them to work during the cooler part of the day. It was only in May that box trucks were breaking down due to high temperatures, so the new schedule should also help prevent heat-related delays and disruptions.
“Keeping our co-workers safe from dangerously hot working conditions is our absolute priority, so we’ve made the decision to change shift patterns. Crews will gather in the cooler part of the day and pause work when it’s not safe for our co-workers,” says Hannah Dees, external communications manager. Bristol Waste Company.
Hannah Dees is External Communications Manager at Bristol Waste Company and has been part of the team for almost five years, helping to make Bristol safer, cleaner and more sustainable.
How to keep cans fresh in hot weather
If you have this heatwave (and Non insects which follows shortly), Sean Martin, Marketing Director Fresh Start WestBelow are their top tips shared:
1. Keep a separate food caddy: “Food waste is a primary cause of unpleasant odors and attracts flies, which can lead to the development of maggots in bins during periods of warm weather. Keeping food waste out of general waste bins, rinsing food packaging where practical and ensuring bin lids are closed can make a significant difference.”
If you don’t have a food waste bin yet, you can read our helpful guide Ways to dispose of food waste.
2. Maintain good bin hygiene: Sean recommends regularly cleaning and disinfecting your bins and keeping an eye out for any spills and leaks. It also helps to keep your bins stored in a shaded area.
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Sean Martins is Director of Sales and Marketing at Fresh Start Waste Services, a North West-based waste and recycling business serving across the commercial, construction and facilities management sectors. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, Sean specializes in helping businesses improve recycling operations, reduce waste costs and better understand where their waste actually ends up.
Bin collection times will, of course, depend on where you live, so be sure to check your local council’s website before the heatwave.
As the weather warms up, our guide on how to do just that is worth a read How to keep the house cool in summerIt includes all the tips and tricks you need to know. Or, you can read our review AIRCRAFT LUME Quiet air circulation.
