Warning North Devon rubbish and recycling collections disrupted as staff self-isolate
Bin collections in parts of Devon have been disrupted after members of staff were told to self-isolate.
A number of refuse collectors working for North Devon Council have been advised to stay at home, leaving crews short-staffed.
The authority says scheduled collections in Lynmouth, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin may be affected while staff are reduced.
Cllr Netti Pearson, who is the council’s lead member for the environment, said she hoped residents would be “understanding”.
“We wish all of our colleagues well and hope that if they are ill, they have a speedy recovery."
What should I do if my bins are not collected on time?
If bins or recycling are missed, residents are advised to leave them out for 48 hours.
If they are not collected after that, residents are asked to take them back in and put them out again on their next scheduled collection day.
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