Winter weather and bin collections update (12 January 2026)

Bin collections

Collection rounds are operational today as normal for scheduled black bin (refuse) and recycling collections.

There are also crews working on missed refuse collections from last Monday (05/01/26) in the following areas: Haslington, Nantwich, Audlem, Stapeley, Shavington and Wybunbury.

Where crews are available, we are also hoping to collect refuse in Poynton which was scheduled for collection last Friday (09/01/2026).

Our crews are working hard to get as many bins emptied as possible. Any non-completed rounds or missed bins are logged on our system and we aim to return to collect as soon as possible.

At this time of year we see an increase in the volume of refuse and recycling to be collected. This is in addition to the volume of missed collections early last week due to adverse weather conditions.

For the areas that have been affected by the adverse weather and missed collections, if we have not been able to return we can collect up to 3 additional standard size waste bags which should be placed next to your black household waste bin or silver recycling bin.

We will continue to update residents, thank you for your understanding and patience.

Roads

Our crews remain on standby 24/7 to deal with the impacts of winter weather, which includes gritting when temperatures drop.

Please remember that not all roads in the borough are gritted. In line with national guidance, our routes are prioritised based on risk.

This means we focus on key roads, bus routes, and access to essential services such as hospitals and schools, ensuring our resources are used where they have the greatest impact.

Although we cannot treat every road, our gritting network covers 678 miles (1,091km) – around 40% of Cheshire East’s entire road network.

Our gritters use computer‑controlled salt spreading systems and only spread salt where required. If you see a gritter travelling but not spreading, it is likely making its way to the start of a route or returning to the depot to refill.

All Cheshire East Council maintained grit bins across the borough are filled as part of our pre‑season preparations. They may be refilled once more if there is a prolonged period of severe winter weather and resources allow, but they are not topped up on an ad‑hoc basis.

Please only travel if necessary. If you do need to travel, take extra care – particularly on untreated roads.

More information about our gritting routes.

Schools

Schools may be closed during periods of severe weather – Schools will contact parents and carers to advise.