Hundreds of bins were left unemptied in Bolton after a rubbish truck broke down for the second time this year.
Households across more than 60 roads in Chew Moor, Westhoughton, as well as some from Church Street, did not have their green wheelie bins collected on the designated day of Monday.
Bolton Council bosses have said that some bins were collected on Tuesday and Wednesday when vehicles were sent back out.
Councillor Christopher Peacock, who represents Westhoughton North and Chew Moor, is calling for a review to be carried out by council chiefs to investigate why the collection has been missed for the second time in a year.
He said: “There have been a number of occasions recently when bins have not been collected due to vehicle breakdowns. I’d like to know how serious a problem this is and if it is, what will be done to rectify it.”
Councillor Peacock has taken the time to write to the council asking for the records to be looked at to see how often the bins have not been collected.
The records showed that 846 homes in 25 streets were missed in January alone – this left grey, burgundy and beige bins unemptied.
The problem was said to be down to a fleet of 36 vehicles developing numerous faults.
Councillor David Wilkinson, who represents Westhoughton South, said: “Senior management have to address the issue. It seems to be happening to certain rounds on a regular basis.”
A spokesman from Bolton Council said: “We apologise to residents for the inconvenience caused. Some bins were collected on April 17 and 18. In addition the council’s contact centre was notified on Monday evening and a recorded message about the issue, and what we were doing to rectify it, was put on their line from 8am on April 17.”
