It has been confirmed that food and garden waste collections in Milton Keynes will be resuming from 15th March.
This follows MKFM's exclusive story where it was revealed that green bin collections were expected to resume by mid-March.
The service was initially suspended in January 2021 due to staff shortages caused by COVID-19.
Serco, the council's waste contractor, had seen up to half of its workforce be unavailable due to an outbreak of the virus.
Two drivers, who worked within the local refuse teams, also died after testing positive.
Milton Keynes Council announced it would be suspending the green bin collections to protect staff members whilst ensuring essential collections of black and clear sacks could continue.
And now, nearly two months after the initial outbreak, Serco is nearly back at its full workforce meaning that green bin collections can resume.
Cllr Douglas McCall, Leader of the Lib Dem Group, has revealed that Serco will be back to offering its full service - including food and garden waste collections - from Monday 15th March.
He said: "I have been informed by the Leader of MK Council that green bin collections are to recommence from Monday 15th March.
"Residents will be aware the service was suspended due to a large number of SERCO staff being absent due to Covid-19, and sadly two members of staff died.
"More pressure was added to the crews with levels of rubbish up by a third during lockdown, with glass up 70%. The Focus Team would like to extend our thanks to the refuse crews who as key workers have continued to work during the pandemic."
