The council had advised members of the public that bins should be left out to be collected as soon as possible if they were missed on the usual round as a result of the recent icy conditions.
A spokesperson from Durham County Council said: “We are confident that we have collected the missed bins following last week’s bad weather.”If we’ve missed you, please give us a call on 03000 260 000 as we will have extra crews available today to help.”
Despite this guidance, waste experts are warning that in some parts of the UK, bin collections could take a month to resolve.
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Mark Hall, waste management expert at Business Waste, said: “Missed bin collections in bad weather are inevitable.
“But combined with the fact that many places are already seeing delays of one to two weeks, this could mean combined delays of up to four weeks in the worst-hit areas.
“Conditions like snow and ice present challenging conditions for vehicles like bin lorries and local councils must consider the safety of pedestrians, other road users, and employees.
“However, the situation is inevitably frustrating for residents, especially considering that most people will have increased waste from the festive period.”