Heatwave conditions are seeing changes to bin collection rounds in Preston and surrounding areas.
Council chiefs have warned residents to put their bins out earlier as crews are starting and finishing earlier to avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Most councils urge people to have their bins out by 7am on the day of collection but for the rest of this week that time is moving forward due to the heat with temperatures set to hit record-breaking June levels on Thursday (25 June).
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Preston City Council said collection times were changing to 6am for the rest of this week.
A spokesperson said: “This change is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our crews. They will also be provided with caps and water and will take extra hydration breaks.”
Chorley Council is also moving to a 6am collection time for Wednesday and Thursday collections, and Fylde Council is also shifting to 6am for Wednesday to Friday and urging people to have their bins out by 5.30am or the night before.
A spokesperson for South Ribble Borough Council said: “Due to high temperatures today, our waste and recycling crews will be starting their rounds slightly earlier today to keep safe in the heat.
“Please make sure your bins are out by 6.30am, not 7.30am, on your collection day. We really appreciate your support in helping protect our teams in the heat.”
Wyre Council is asking people to ‘put your bins out at least an hour earlier than usual or the night before’.
And Ribble Valley Borough Council has also moved to a 6am start for bin crews.
