New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual this week due to extreme heat.

Crews will begin collections from 5am on Tuesday 23 June, Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June to help avoid working during the hottest part of the day.

Residents are asked to put their waste containers out by 5am on their collection day.

Those who typically receive an early collection are encouraged to place bins out the night before, no earlier than 6pm.

NFDC will work to complete all scheduled collections; however, high temperatures may impact the speed of rounds.

If collections cannot be completed, updates will be published on the council’s missed collections webpage at https://newforest.gov.uk/MissedCollections

Residents whose bins have not been collected by 3pm are asked to report the issue by midday the next working day.

NFDC thanks residents for their patience and for helping crews stay safe in the hot weather.