Sefton Council has confirmed that household waste collections for 162 streets across Ainsdale and Birkdale were not completed as scheduled on Wednesday, September 25th. This marks the second consecutive day of service disruptions, following similar delays that affected 138 streets in Southport and Birkdale the previous day.
The council has issued an apology for the inconvenience caused and has advised affected residents to leave their grey bins out for collection, which is now scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 26th.
Key Takeaways
- 162 Streets Affected: General waste bin collections were missed in parts of Ainsdale and Birkdale on September 25th.
- Second Day of Delays: This follows a separate incident on September 24th where 138 streets in Southport and Birkdale also had collections postponed.
- Council Advice: Sefton Council has instructed residents to leave their bins on the street for collection on the following day, September 26th.
- Public Apology: The local authority has apologized to residents for the disruption to the fortnightly service.
Service Disruption Extends Across Sefton
Residents in the Ainsdale and Birkdale areas of Sefton were left with uncollected grey wheelie bins on Wednesday, as waste collection crews did not complete their scheduled routes. The disruption impacts a significant number of households across 162 individual streets.
This incident follows a similar pattern from the previous day, Tuesday, September 24th, when 138 streets, primarily in Southport and Birkdale, also experienced missed collections. The back-to-back delays have led to growing concern among local residents regarding the reliability of the essential service.
Resident Frustration Grows
The ongoing issues have not gone unnoticed by the community. Following the announcement of the first day of delays, one resident described the recurring problems as "becoming a joke," reflecting a sentiment of frustration over the service interruptions.
With bins now uncollected for an extended period, households face the practical problem of storing excess waste, which can lead to overflowing bins and potential issues with pests and street cleanliness.
Understanding Sefton's Waste Collection
In Sefton, grey wheelie bins are designated for general, non-recyclable household waste. This includes items such as food wrappers, nappies, and other materials that cannot be placed in recycling bins. These collections are a crucial service, typically operating on a fortnightly schedule for each household.
Official Council Communication
Sefton Council addressed the most recent delays through a public announcement on its official social media channels. The statement provided clarity for those affected and outlined the plan for resolving the issue.
In their update, the council confirmed the specific areas impacted and provided clear instructions for residents awaiting their collection.
"AINSDALE AND BIRKDALE GREY BIN COLLECTION DELAY. If you live at the following addresses and your grey bin was due to collected today, 25th September, unfortunately collection won’t be going ahead. Our crews will return tomorrow, 26th September, to collect the grey bins. Please leave your bin out and ready for collection. We apologise for any inconvenience."
This direct communication aims to keep the public informed and manage expectations regarding the revised collection schedule. The council has not yet provided a specific reason for the delays on either day.
Full List of Affected Streets
To assist residents, the council published a comprehensive list of all 162 streets where grey bin collections were missed on September 25th. Residents on these streets are advised to ensure their bins remain accessible for crews on September 26th.
Streets in Ainsdale
The following streets in the Ainsdale area are affected:
- Berwick Avenue
- Bradshaws Lane
- Briar Road
- Brookdale
- Burnley Road
- Chesterfield Close
- Chesterfield Road
- Eldons Croft
- Fairfield
- Faulkner Close
- Frailey Close
- Green Walk
- Greenford Road
- Halifax Road
- Heather Close
- Hillsview Road
- Kenilworth Road
- Kings Meadow
- Leamington Road
- Lilac Avenue
- Limont Road
- Liverpool Avenue
- Liverpool Road
- Meadow Lane
- Moor Close
- Moor Lane
- Orchard Lane
- Rose Crescent
- Salford Road
- Sandbrook Road
- Savino Avenue
- Segars Lane
- Shirdley Crescent
- Station Road
- Staveley Road
- Stoneleigh Close
- Stourton Road
- Trevor Road
- Unit Road
- Vale Crescent
- Village Row
- Woodvale Road
Streets in Birkdale
The following streets in the Birkdale area are affected:
- Anne Avenue
- Arundel Road
- Ashton Road
- Barret Avenue
- Barret Road
- Bedford Road
- Belgrave Place
- Belgrave Road
- Betula Bank
- Blundell Avenue
- Blundell Crescent
- Blundell Drive
- Blythe Mews
- Breeze Road
- Brighton Road
- Broadlands
- Burlington Road
- Cardigan Road
- Carlisle Road
- Carnarvon Road
- Carr Lane
- Cavendish Road
- Charles Avenue
- Churchfields
- Clifford Road
- Clinning Road
- Clive Lodge
- Clive Road
- Clovelly Drive
- College Close
- Conyers Avenue
- Crescent Road
- Cricket Path
- Cromer Road
- Dinorwic Road
- Dover Road
- Dunbar Crescent
- Dunbar Road
- Dunkirk Road
- Dunster Road
- Elizabeth Avenue
- Essex Road
- Farnborough Road
- Gainsborough Road
- George Drive
- Grantham Close
- Grantham Road
- Greenbank Drive
- Grinstead Close
- Grosvenor Close
- Grosvenor Gardens
- Grosvenor Place
- Grosvenor Road
- Guilford Road
- Halsall Road
- Harrod Drive
- Hartley Crescent
- Hartley Road
- Hastings Road
- Heathfield Road
- Hillside Road
- Holywell Gardens
- Kew Road
- Kirklees Road
- Kirkstall Road
- Langdale Gardens
- Leybourne Avenue
- Lincoln Road
- Liverpool Road
- Longford Road
- Lyndhurst Road
- Lynton Drive
- Lynton Road
- Mary Avenue
- Mill Road
- Nixons Lane
- Norfolk Grove
- Norfolk Road
- Oakwood Avenue
- Oakwood Drive
- Onslow Crescent
- Oxford Court
- Phillip Drive
- Ranelagh Drive
- Regency Gardens
- Regent Close
- Regent Mews
- Regent Road
- Richmond Road
- Ryder Crescent
- Sandon Road
- Sandringham Road
- Selworthy Road
- Shaftesbury Avenue
- Shaftesbury Grove
- Shaftesbury Road
- Sherringham Road
- St Johns Road
- St Marys Gardens
- St Thomas More Drive
- Stafford Road
- Stanley Avenue
- Suffolk Road
- Sunnyside
- The Briars
- Trafalgar Road
- Treesdale Close
- Underhill Close
- Vivian Drive
- Waterloo Road
- Welwyn Avenue
- White Otter Close
- Windy Harbour Road
- Woodstock Drive
- Worthing Close
Service Disruption by the Numbers
Over the past two days, a total of 300 streets across the Southport, Birkdale, and Ainsdale areas have experienced postponed grey bin collections, highlighting a significant operational challenge for the local authority's waste management services.
Residents are encouraged to check the council's official website and social media pages for any further updates regarding waste and recycling services in their area.