HGV driver shortage STILL causing disruption to garden waste collections in Bedford
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Three weeks on and garden waste collections are still being disrupted as Bedford Borough Council struggle with a lack of HGV drivers.
Last month Bedford Today revealed how the national shortage had finally caught up with the town
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Hide AdIn a tweet today (Tuesday), the borough council confirmed it was experiencing some delays on the rounds.
It said: "Our crews are working hard to catch up, but there may be some disruption to your green garden waste bin collection, lasting a number of working days.
"If your green bin collection is missed, please leave it out in a safe area and we will collect it as soon as we can.
The national shortage of HGV drivers has been caused by a combination of Brexit and Covid.
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