HGV driver shortage STILL causing disruption to garden waste collections in Bedford

Update from council doesn't bring good news
By Clare Turner
Published 16th Nov 2021, 12:39 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2021, 13:15 BST
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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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In a tweet today (Tuesday), the borough council confirmed it was experiencing some delays on the rounds.

There are still delays - three weeks onThere are still delays - three weeks on
There are still delays - three weeks on

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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