Herefordshire Council has reported that waste collections across Herefordshire have resumed today (Tuesday 12 January 2010). The council apologises for the disruption and crews will be making every effort to collect all refuse and recycling - but are still hampered by difficult icy conditions on many minor roads.

Residents are asked that if they have not had a collection by 6pm today, then could they please bring in their refuse and recycling and put it out again on their next collection day.

In the face of the worst cold spell for 30 years, the council is making the decision whether to send out the crews on a day-by-day basis. Rotherwas, Leominster and Bromyard household waste sites have re-opened today.

The council’s contractors will collect recycling material, over and above that in the authorised bins and sacks, for the next round of collections, which will take place when refuse collection vehicles are out again.

It will mean residents can put out excess recycling in their old purple and clear sacks or in any other sacks, so long as they are clearly labelled up as "recycling".

A decision on Wednesday’s collection will be made first thing tomorrow morning - residents are advised to tune in to their local radio stations or visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk to find out the latest information.