https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/earlystart/Recent content in earlystart on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 24 May 2026 10:24:22 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/heatwave-prompts-earlier-bin-collections-across-somerset/Sun, 24 May 2026 10:24:22 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/heatwave-prompts-earlier-bin-collections-across-somerset/Somerset Council has announced a change to waste collection times this week due to an intense heatwave. Starting May 26, bin collections will begin at 6 a.m. to protect crews from the rising temperatures, expected to exceed 30°C across the county. The council emphasized that collecting waste is physically demanding work. Starting earlier helps limit staff exposure to the hottest parts of the day, reducing health risks and ensuring collections continue smoothly without disruption.