Islanders are being asked not to put out their bins this evening (Thursday) for Friday collections, due to the adverse weather conditions.
Instead, the Isle of Wight Council is urging residents to wait until first thing tomorrow morning in case overnight winds blow them over, causing rubbish to be strewn around the street.
That said, the worst of the weather is expected to hit between 08:00-16:00 tomorrow with a red weather warning in force, as previously reported by Island Echo.
The advice comes ahead of an amber weather warning with Storm Eunice set to cause severe disruption.
Natasha Dix, head of waste services, said:
“During high winds, bins can be blown over or blown into vehicles and property causing damage and risking the waste being strewn into the environment.
“We are therefore recommending that people do not put out their bins this evening and instead wait until the morning, before 8am, to reduce the time they are left out at the kerbside. We would also encourage people to bring their bin in as soon as possible after collection.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding.”
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If you think your bin could be blown over during periods of high wind consider waiting until your next collection or take your recycling/landfill waste to a recycling centre when it is safe to do so.
If the bin does need to be emptied:
- Make sure bin lids are closed and secure.
- Please try to avoid leaving bins out overnight in high winds. We recommend you put your bin out on the morning of collection.
- If available at the kerbside, put your bin alongside a wall, fence or shelter.
- If there is no shelter at the kerbside, place bins in clusters with your neighbours’ bins.
- Place excess card, paper and mixed recycling in clear or white sacks and weigh down if possible.
- Bring your bin in as soon as possible after collection.
No concern for the poor buggers expected to go round and empty them!
Southampton have cancelled collections for tomorrow and I think they should have done the same here. Good luck and thank you to all our workers here.
Don’t put your bin out until 8, this is when the storm hits according to the above…..
Iow concil does not have any concern for us tax payers
In view of Schools Closed and other Councils changing there collection day, why didn’t our Council postponed Fridays collection till Saturday.
I will not be told by the Council when I can and can’t put my bin out I pay enough for the service so will put it out when I like and if my bin gets blown away they can replace it with all the money I give them.
Not a very clever comment Adam. Adverse weather doesn’t happen that often, so try and be considerate of others. I know the UK is slowly becoming a selfish country, but sometimes a little effort goes a long way.
How irresponsible, could blow into the road, cause damage etc
The very same useless council that recently dumped three more wheelie bins onto the pavement at North Road Shanklin that are now being blown around the road empty as no one (certainly not the council) knows who they belong too. Well done on your latest advice to a problem you perpetuate.