Storm Eowyn: Belfast City Council issues update on missed bin collections

Belfast City Council black bin collection
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Belfast City Council has issued an update to residents on bin collections which have been impacted on Friday due to Storm Eowyn.

The council says it's making arrangements for any bins or Bryson Recycling boxes which have not been emptied today due to high winds.

Residents have been urged to stay at home as the storm sweeps across the island. The top-level red weather warning for wind remained in force until 2pm.

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In an update on Friday lunchtime, a council spokesperson said: "Belfast City Council is making residents aware of arrangements which have been put in place for any bins or Bryson Recycling boxes which have not been emptied today (Friday 24 January) due to Storm Éowyn.

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"Bins should be left out by 7am tomorrow morning (Saturday 25 January). If they are not emptied tomorrow, residents should bring them back in, and then leave out again by 7am on Sunday, 26 January. Bryson Recycling boxes will be done on their next scheduled collection date. Further info about specific arrangements for these are on our website - belfastcity.gov.uk/weather

"We will be updating our website and social media channels again today with further information for all our services and venues on Saturday 25 January, once confirmed - belfastcity.gov.uk/weather. You can follow us at @belfastcc on X/Twitter and @belfastcitycouncil on Facebook."

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