UK Councils Urge Households To Put Bins Out Early This Week

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Health alerts have been put into place across the UK this week, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 36°C.

And per the BBC, that might change how our bins are collected.

Some councils said they will collect rubbish earlier than usual in an attempt to beat the worst of the heat.

Hot weather has previously caused bin lorries to break down.

Additionally, Bristol Council pointed out these new conditions can help to “maintain a safe work environment” for employees.

Which councils have new bin schedules for the June 2026 heatwave?

These are just some of the councils changing their rules in the heatwave. Check your local council’s site if it’s not listed here.

As of the time of writing, the following councils are introducing a heatwave bin collection schedule change:

Somerset Council. New collection time: starting 6am, from Monday 22 June and throughout the week.Brent Council. New collection time: starting 6am, from Monday 22 to Friday 26 June.Tendring Council. New collection time: starting 6am, from Monday 22 to Tuesday 23 June. Bedford Council. New collection time: starting from 5:30am, throughout the week, per their social media. Cheltenham Borough Council. New collection time: starting 6am, from Monday 22 to Monday 29 June.Bristol Council. New collection time: starting 5am from Monday 22 June throughout the week.Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council. New collection time: starting 6am from Monday, 22 to Friday, 26 June.

Per The Independent, the following councils are likely to offer an altered service, so you should check their websites to stay updated:

AdurArunBath and North East SomersetBraintreeBlabyBroxbourneChichesterCrawleyDerbyGreenwichHarlowHarrowMid SussexNewportNorth HertfordshireNorth WarwickshireOadby and WigstonReigate and BansteadRichmond-upon-ThamesWaverleyWindsor and MaidenheadWorthing.