Extra runs for essy kerts after snow disruption

THE COUNCIL says staff will do extra runs this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) to try to collect missed collections of black bags and recyclables.

This is because the recent snow and ice has affected collections.

The council hopes to collect in the North and South Mainland this weekend, as well as in Whalsay and Unst.

Collections in Yell are underway today (Wednesday).

Missed collections of cardboard and paper in Scalloway will be picked up tomorrow (Thursday).

Black bags will also be collected in East Voe tomorrow.

Collection dates for Bressay (normally Wednesdays) and also some parts of the Westside (normally collected on Tuesday) are still to be rescheduled. Collections in Nesting and Vidlin of cardboard and paper, and black bags, will be collected on Friday.

The SIC said temperatures will remain close to freezing for the next few days and some side roads may take time to clear.

Council staff will collect from properties and communal bins as normal, as long as vehicles and staff have safe access.

A spokesperson added: “There are some communal bins of waste in Lerwick that are needing collected soon and staff will attempt to clear these today, if not already collected.

“Thanks to householders for their patience during the recent spell of cold weather, which overlapped with the calendar for the festive period.”

Householders are reminded make sure their bins are placed out for collection by 7.30am.

Householders can also report any missed collections on the council’s website.

The Gremista waste management facility in Lerwick is also open as normal.