Recycling disruption affects six Somerset areas after vehicle faults
Households across parts of Somerset were advised to expect missed recycling collections on Monday 13 July after the council’s waste service reported several vehicle issues. The disruption spans six locations and led to rounds not being completed as planned.
Somerset Council’s waste team said the problems meant crews were unable to reach every scheduled property. Residents were asked to leave materials out so crews can catch up the following day.
“We're sorry, following several vehicle issues today (13 July) we won't be able to reach everyone as planned. Some households in and around Burnham-on-Sea, Wincanton, Templecombe, Frome, Bruton and Shepton Mallet may not have a recycling collection today. If your recycling isn't collected, please leave your boxes, bags and bins out. Crews will return to collect them tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.”
Which areas are affected?
The council highlighted potential disruption in the following places:
- Burnham-on-Sea
- Wincanton
- Templecombe
- Frome
- Bruton
- Shepton Mallet
While not every street in these towns and surrounding areas will necessarily be affected, the council cautioned that some households may have been missed due to the fleet issues.
What residents should do
Officials asked residents whose collections did not take place to keep their boxes, bags and bins at the kerbside so crews can return on Tuesday. No additional steps were requested beyond leaving materials out for the catch‑up round.
Given the scale of the disruption across multiple locations, residents may see crews working earlier or later than usual during the recovery rounds. The council statement did not indicate further changes to routine schedules beyond the next‑day return.
At a glance
| Location | Service impacted | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Sea | Recycling collection | Leave out; crews aim to return Tuesday |
| Wincanton | Recycling collection | Leave out; crews aim to return Tuesday |
| Templecombe | Recycling collection | Leave out; crews aim to return Tuesday |
| Frome | Recycling collection | Leave out; crews aim to return Tuesday |
| Bruton | Recycling collection | Leave out; crews aim to return Tuesday |
| Shepton Mallet | Recycling collection | Leave out; crews aim to return Tuesday |
Why it matters for Somerset households
Missed recycling rounds can ripple through subsequent collection days if crews need to divert resources to catch up. The council’s immediate next‑day return plan aims to contain that impact. For residents in the named areas, the practical takeaway is straightforward: keep materials presented as usual to enable the quickest possible recovery of the service.
The council did not provide further detail about the nature of the vehicle faults or whether any additional areas might be affected. No changes were announced for refuse or garden waste, and today’s advisory specifically referenced recycling collections.
InfoRadar will monitor the situation and report any updates provided by Somerset Council, including confirmation of completed catch‑ups or any further guidance for residents in the affected towns.
