Bin collections
Due to the ongoing challenging road conditions, bin collections in Leeds continue to be impacted. If a scheduled collection is missed residents are advised to leave their bin out and the waste team will do their best to empty it by Sunday (12 January 2025). Extra waste will also be taken if it is left in a securely tied bag and place by the bin. If the waste has not been collected by Sunday, please take the bin back in and present it on the next scheduled collection day.
All household waste recycling centres in the city are open as usual.
The council apologises for any inconvenience around these unexpected changes caused by the weather, and thanks residents for their ongoing support and assistance.
Gritting
Gritting teams were out at 4pm Tuesday (7 January) and at 5am Wednesday (8 January) and will continue to be out during the remainder of the cold weather spell. Priority remains on keeping primary routes clear.
The current forecast indicates that road surface temperatures could reach -8.8 ⁰C overnight Wednesday into Thursday (9 January). There is no snow currently forecast for this period. Our teams continue to monitor the road surface temperature forecast and will deploy our gritters as required.
Due to recent rainfall freezing we urge people to take extra care on footways during this period.
Winter wellbeing
Anyone can become unwell in cold weather, but some people are more at risk than others. Remember to heat your home to a temperature that is comfortable for you. Low indoor temperatures can have a serious impact on health, especially for those who have medical conditions or are older.
Find more information about winter wellbeing at www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/winter-wellbeing.
Welcome Spaces are around for people to gather for free in a warm, safe place. More info can be found at www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/welcome-spaces.
This post is based on a press release issued by Leeds City Council
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