'Get bins out early' plea as binmen make early start to beat hear
Householders are being urged to ensure their bins are out overnight next week, as refuse collectors will start work early to avoid the heat of the day - and collections may even be suspended.
Shropshire Council says its waste collections will start at 6am, rather than 7am on Monday.
"This will help our crews avoid the hottest times of the day," a spokesperson said.
"Please put your bins/boxes/bags out the night before if possible. Collections may be suspended if the weather becomes too hot for our teams.
"If your collection is missed, please be patient while we work to complete collections as quickly as possible."
Crews over the Mid Wales border will also start earlier.
A Powys County Council spokesperson said: "To beat the heat and keep them safe, our crews will be starting early on Monday and Tuesday so they avoid the extreme afternoon temperatures. Please make sure your bins and boxes are out by 6am.
"Big thanks to everyone who's offered water refills to the crews."
