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Summer heatwave put bin crews lives at risk, says council worker

BBC Science Friday 13 November 2026, 12:03 UTC 1 min read

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Crews faced a "perfect storm" of challenges during the UK's record-breaking weather, it's claimed.

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Summer heatwave put bin crews lives at risk, says council worker

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