URGENT UPDATE: Stoke-on-Trent households are facing significant disruptions to bin collections due to severe snowfall and hazardous road conditions. As of January 5, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has reported that waste collection crews have been unable to access numerous streets, prompting immediate action from residents.
Residents whose bins were not collected are being urged to leave their wheelie bins out for collection over the next few days. This plea comes as the council deals with mounting criticism regarding their gritting efforts across the region, which have hindered waste collection vehicles from navigating certain roads.
A spokesperson for Stoke-on-Trent City Council stated, “We’ve spread 350 tonnes of grit over the last 24 hours to help keep the city moving in the snowy and icy conditions. Gritters have been operational since 1 PM yesterday and will continue to work overnight.”
The council is also actively refilling grit bins throughout the city to aid residents and ensure road safety. “If your wheelie bin hasn’t been emptied on its usual day, please leave it out – waste crews will return as soon as it is safe to do so. The safety of our crews and the public is our top priority,” the spokesperson added.
This announcement underscores the immediate impact of the winter weather on daily life in Stoke-on-Trent. Residents are advised to stay updated on further developments as the council works to restore normal services amid challenging conditions.
As this situation evolves, residents are encouraged to monitor local news outlets and official council announcements for the latest updates regarding bin collections and road safety measures. With adverse weather conditions expected to persist, community cooperation and patience are essential during this time.
