Binmen in one part of Merseyside have suffered from abuse.
Sefton Council confirmed staff working for the refuse collection teams and at reception have both been the target of abuse following delays that have affected bin collections across the borough. The council confirmed at the end of April that due to "on the ground staff" being off ill with coronavirus there would be delays.
It has now been confirmed that further delays are due to a combination of "successive bank holidays and significant staff absences in addition to operational issues". The delays have had Sefton residents fuming with one Formby mum telling the ECHO : "It's ridiculous! There's more green waste than ever at this time of year and bins are overflowing.
