# Summer heatwave put bin crews lives at risk, says council worker

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/summer-heatwave-put-bin-crews-lives-at-risk-says-council-worker/
- Published: 2026-11-13T12:03:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T12:20:53+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Science (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj1dv5q21wdxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Science, UK, World

## Key points

- Heatwave conditions contributed to missed bin collections in Flintshire.
- The council prioritised crew safety amid several operational pressures.
- Flintshire remained on track for its 70% recycling target.

## Summary

A council worker in Flintshire says the summer heatwave put bin crews’ lives at risk and contributed to missed collections. Streetscene manager Chris Goddard said staff safety had to take priority, describing the weather alongside several other operational pressures as a “perfect storm”.

Despite the disruption and staffing issues, Flintshire County Council remained on track to meet the Welsh Government’s 70% recycling target. Councillors said residents had adapted to collections of residual waste every three weeks, while the council reduced waste sent to landfill or Parc Adfer by 6,467.49 tonnes between 2024 and 2026.

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