Bin collections likely disrupted due to icy conditions

In a tweet Wiltshire Council said its waste and recycling collection would likely be disrupted today due to icy conditions.

However, the local authority asked residents to still leave bins out, adding: “We will attempt to revisit as soon as possible.

“You do not need to report your missed bin.”

Waste and Recycling collections are likely to be disrupted today (25 Jan) due to frozen surfaces and icy conditions.
Please leave your bin out and we will attempt to revisit as soon as possible. You do not need to report your missed bin. Thanks for your understanding. pic.twitter.com/uyZlzH7OSW

— Wiltshire Council #WiltshireTogether (@wiltscouncil) January 25, 2021

Wiltshire’s winter fleet spread over 1,000 tonnes of grit over the weekend as the county was hit by ice and snow.

The council’s 24-strong gritter convoy, which where given names like Sault T Road, Sir David Attenbrrrr, Buzz Saltyear and Grit Happens by members of the public, laid down tonnes of grit to keep the roads safe as temperatures dropped and Wiltshire was blanketed by snow.

Wiltshire Council's gritter fleet

In a tweet, the council said the gritters paid particular attention to Covid-19 vaccination and test centres to make sure they continued to be accessible.

Our @WiltshireWinter team worked all weekend treating the county's primary and secondary routes with over 1,000 tonnes of grit.
They've paid special attention to COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites to make sure they are accessible for our residents. Thanks team.
🙌 pic.twitter.com/rlYppIlB4d

— Wiltshire Council #WiltshireTogether (@wiltscouncil) January 25, 2021