Households in Bolton are being advised that bin collection times will temporarily change this week to help protect waste collection crews during the spell of extreme heat. From Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26, crews will begin collections earlier than usual, with a new start time of 6am.
Reason for the change
The council said the temporary change has been introduced to allow staff to carry out their work during the cooler parts of the day, reducing the risk posed by high temperatures. All collection days remain unchanged, and crews will continue to follow their normal routes.
Heatwave forecast
Temperatures in Greater Manchester are forecast to soar as high as 38C this week as the whole of the UK is set to see a roasting heatwave. The Met Office has issued amber ‘extreme heat’ warnings affecting large parts of the UK between Monday (June 22) and Thursday (June 25) including in Greater Manchester. The amber heat alert affecting Greater Manchester comes into effect at 12am on Wednesday (June 24) and will remain in place until 11:59pm on Thursday.
Official statement
Coun Robert Morrisey, Bolton Council’s cabinet member for environmental services, said: “This change is a short-term measure to ensure essential services can continue while prioritising the health and wellbeing of frontline staff during very hot weather. The council thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding during this period.”
