RUBBISH and recycling collections across the district have been severely affected by the bad weather.

Epping Forest District Council has said it will work to clear the backlog as "soon as it is safe to do so."

A spokeswoman said: "There have been delays in collection because some of the dustcarts have not been able to access some roads due to the severe weather.

"Please leave all waste and recycling containers and sacks in the normal place of collection, they will be collected as soon as possible.

"Due to the extraordinary circumstances, any additional waste placed next to your container will be collected during this bad weather period."

Call the council on 01992 564608 for more information.