‘Extremely challenging’ conditions for bin collections in parts of Mid Ulster district

By Stanley Campbell
Published 17th Jan 2024, 13:15 BST
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The wintry weather conditions continue to make some areas "extremely challenging" for bin collection crews in the Mid Ulster Council district.

A council spokesperson stressed that they will endeavour to collect any missed bins as soon as possible.

"In the meantime, please leave your bins out if they haven't been collected and we will pick up missed routes as soon as we can," the spokesperson said.

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Roads affected by the wintry weather in recent days, which crews were unable to access, included: Urbalshiney Road, Fallylea Road, Fallylea Lane, Druminatta Road, Creevagh Road, Fergarron Road, Corby Road, Ballynasolus Road, and Corvanaghan Road.

Bin collections have been 'extremely challenging' in Mid Ulster area. Credit: SubmittedBin collections have been 'extremely challenging' in Mid Ulster area. Credit: Submitted
Bin collections have been 'extremely challenging' in Mid Ulster area. Credit: Submitted
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The spokesperson added: "Regarding gritting, DfI triggered the protocol requesting our assistance in gritting town centre footpaths this morning."

The cold snap is expected to continue until Thursday when milder conditions are expected to arrive in Northern Ireland.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson Mid Ulster Council services will be unaffected by tomorrow’s strike.