Residents in Bootle, Merseyside, may face delays to their bin collections this weekend because of a yellow weather warning for ice and snow. The warning from the Met Office is in place from February 14 until Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Sefton Council has warned that the cold weather could make it difficult for bin lorries to reach some streets. Local recycling hubs, including the South Sefton Recycling Centre on Irlam Road, may also see service changes during this time.
Households are being asked to leave their bins out at the kerbside even if they are not picked up on their scheduled day. Cllr Peter Harvey, the cabinet member for cleansing and street scene, oversees the teams who will return to collect the waste once the roads are safe for travel.
If a bin is not emptied, residents are asked to wait until after midday on the following day before reporting it. All missed collections should be logged using the My Services online portal.
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