Extra Waste To Be Collected After Bins Left Unemptied

Harborough District Council say bin crews will pick-up a ‘reasonable amount’ of extra recyclable waste after collections did not take place on New Year’s Eve.

The issue has left many residents in Market Harborough with overflowing blue-lidded bins, which were already extra full because of the festive period.

Strong winds over the weekend also saw rubbish blown out of bins onto streets.

Pic: Andy Carpenter

Bins will now be emptied on Saturday and a council spokesperson told HFM: “We will be taking a reasonable amount of side waste; this will need to be either in a clear bag or cardboard box and neatly presented beside the bin on Saturday morning.

“Any recycling presented inside of a black bag will not be collected.”

Staffing problems were blamed for no collections taking place on December 31st and the council issued an apology for the inconvenience caused.