Sefton Council has issued an update on the bin collection delays that have affected the borough.
Disruptions have led to some households not having their rubbish removed for over three weeks. A spokesperson for the council stated the delays are a result of 'on the ground staff' being taken ill with covid which has led to a shortage of available crews to carry out the necessary work.
Today Sefton Council posted advice on its Facebook page for residents still waiting for their bins to be emptied. It said: "Please continue to present your bin in its usual way and present other bins as per your schedule. We are working hard during these difficult circumstances."