Bin collection crews in Clacton-on-Sea are shifting their start time to 6am this Monday and Tuesday to protect staff from forecast hot weather, Tendring District Council has confirmed. Households with waste or recycling collections on 22 and 23 June must have their bins at the boundary by the earlier time instead of the usual 7am.
“To help beat the heat forecast for the coming week, bin collection crews will start their rounds at 6am on Monday and Tuesday (22/23 June),” the council stated. Residents who miss the revised deadline risk their rubbish being left uncollected, as crews will complete rounds before the day’s peak temperatures. Anyone whose bin is missed can report it online, by calling 01255 686788, or emailing [email protected].
The standard requirement across the district is for bins to be at the property boundary before 7am. This temporary change echoes previous hot-weather protocols the council has used to balance worker safety with service continuity. An online collection day checker is available on the council’s website for residents unsure of their schedule.
The adjustment applies only to Monday and Tuesday collections and is not a permanent timetable shift. The council’s main offices are at Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 1SE. A wider recycling service change, including revised glass collections, is scheduled to begin in October.
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