Bins update – Storm Goretti
DDDC is aware that some residents are still waiting for collections following the difficult weather conditions since Monday, and crews are working hard to catch up.
The big message from DDDC is please leave your bins out and we will get to you as soon as we can.
However, with Storm Goretti forecast for tonight (8 January) and an amber weather warning is in place for Derbyshire for heavy snow, so they need to put safety first.
Working closely with waste contractor, Serco, to monitor the weather, DDDC will review road conditions first thing tomorrow morning (9 January) to determine if it is safe to deploy crews.
Safety remains our top priority; given that our vehicles weigh up to 26 tonnes, we must ensure the absolute protection of our crews, pedestrians, and property before heading out.
Please also be mindful that our waste depot is based up at Longcliffe, Brassington, which can be particularly affected by severe weather conditions and Derbyshire County Council has also made the decision to keep the main access road through Via Gellia (A5012) closed overnight as well as during the day, so this could hinder operations on 9 January, depending on the extent of the snowfall.
This may mean some collections could be delayed or suspended, where it’s not safe for crews to operate.
DDDC will keep everyone updated, but the main message to all residents, waiting for bin collections is to KEEP YOUR BIN/S OUT and Serco will recover services, when it is safe to do so. There is no need to report any missed collections.