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Isle Of Wight Bin Collections May Be Suspended Due To Soaring Temperatures

Bin collections in some areas of the Isle of Wight may be suspended due to soaring temperatures, the Isle of Wight Council is warning.

Should temperatures hit more than 30°C today (Tuesday), Amey may take the decision to halt some bin/sack collections.

This action is for the safety of its waste operators due to the heatwave, the council says.

Areas where both residents' waste and recycling collections could be affected are:  

  • Freshwater;   
  • Ryde; 
  • Binstead; 
  • Niton;  
  • Brighstone

Amey, which manages waste and recycling collections on the Island, says this will mean some waste or recycling may not be collected today.   

Crews have been collecting as usual but due to the extreme temperatures and risk of heatstroke, they are being given extra water and other measures to deal with the heat throughout the day.  

Residents are being advised that if their bin/sack is not collected today:  

  • Leave the bin/sack out and it will be collected as priority tomorrow (Wednesday, 20 July).
  • If your waste or recycling has not been collected by 12 noon Wednesday, please report to the council online at iwight.com/waste

If your waste or recycling collection is usually Wednesday, please put your bin/sacks out as usual at the kerbside.  

Natasha Dix, the council's strategic manager for the environment, said:

“We understand this might cause frustration for residents and ask that you bear with us as me make sure collection crews are operating safely in this heat.   

“We will continue to monitor the temperatures and make residents aware of any further issues.” 

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