UPDATE: Stoke-on-Trent residents are facing significant disruption as heavy snow has caused major delays in bin collections across the city. Snow and icy road conditions have rendered many streets inaccessible, prompting Stoke-on-Trent City Council to issue urgent guidance for affected households.
As of January 5, 2023, collection services were unable to reach numerous neighborhoods. The council has urged residents to leave their wheelie bins out, as waste crews will work to empty as many bins as safely possible in the coming days.
Officials are responding to criticism regarding inadequate gritting on local roads, which has exacerbated the collection delays. A spokesperson for the council confirmed, “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 out since 1 PM yesterday and will return overnight.”
Despite the council’s defense of its gritting operations, residents remain frustrated as hazardous conditions persist. “If your wheelie bin hasn’t been emptied on its usual day, please leave it out – waste crews will be back as soon as is safely possible. The safety of our crews and the public is our top priority,” the spokesperson added.
This situation highlights the impact of extreme weather on essential services and the importance of safe road conditions for waste management. With more snow forecasted, residents are advised to stay updated on further announcements from the council.
As the situation develops, residents are encouraged to share their experiences and any issues related to missed collections. The community’s resilience is vital as Stoke-on-Trent navigates this challenging weather event.
