RUBBISH and recycling collections in the district have resumed today following yesterday's temporary cancellation of services.

Epping Forest District Council said its staff were endeavouring to collect as much waste as possible, but only in areas "where it is safe to do so."

Yesterday a number of refuse collectors suffered "significant" injuries as they tried to collect rubbish in the icy conditions, although the authority has been unable to provide further details.

A spokesman said today: "Where it is safe to do so, we will start to collect from areas that have waited the longest for a collection. However because of continuing icy conditions it may not be possible to collect from all of these areas.

"Please continue to put out waste and recycling for collection in the normal way. We will collect all side waste - additional waste placed next to your container - during this bad weather period."

Call 01992 564608 for more information on collections in your area.