Coronavirus means bin collections may be later than usual in Croydon

By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter

A reduced workforce due to the coronavirus crisis means that bin collections in Croydon may be later than usual.

At the moment, recycling and waste collections are taking place in Croydon, but fewer people working means that general waste and food waste are being prioritised.

Croydon council is advising residents to leave their bins in the place they are normally picked up if a collection is missed, as the bin lorries aim to return in the following days.

As a result of the people being off work due to coronavirus, some services have been suspended to prioritise bin collections.

You will not be able to order new bins until further notice.

And bulky waste collections have been suspended so crew members can be re-deployed.

This means if you have any bulky waste items you need to keep them in your home or garden until the service starts up again.

And rubbish tips are also closed, meaning that bulky items, garden waste, DIY waste and other waste should also be stored at your home.

Councillor Stuart Collins, cabinet member for clean green Croydon, thanked Veolia, the contractor, for its work in this time.

He Tweeted: “On behalf of Croydon council can I thank all Veolia staff for your efforts in collecting residents’ bins in these difficult times.

“Things may change as different measures come in, but I am sure the public recognise these are unprecedented times.”

While residents should use their recycling and rubbish collection as normal there are guidelines to follow if you have suspected coronavirus.

Place waste, such as used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths within a second disposable bag tied securely separate from other waste.

These bags should be kept aside for at least 72 hours before being put in the outside wheelie bin.