WARRINGTON Borough Council has deployed more bin wagons to collect household waste today, Wednesday.

This comes amid the ongoing industrial action of waste collectors in Warrington - which is set to continue until November 6.

It is part of an ongoing national dispute on behalf of the trade union UNITE, whose members are striking in Warrington.

Yesterday, Tuesday, it was announced by the council that two bin wagons were being sent across the town in order to collect waste from households marked as needed 'assisted collection.'

The Warrington Guardian understands that the council is taking similar action today, and is deploying two more wagons to recover household waste from those homes deemed in need of 'assisted collection.'

A statement on the council's website regarding the strike action reads: "Unfortunately, during this strike period, we do not expect to be able to empty any household or commercial waste bins. 

"Should this position change, we will let you know as soon as possible.

The basis of the strike action is because of a national pay dispute.

"While it is not appropriate for us to negotiate locally just with UNITE about a national pay issue, we are maintaining an open dialogue with UNITE members in Warrington to listen to their concerns.

"We are happy to discuss local issues with all of our recognised trade unions, but this must be through our existing formal channels.

"We understand that given the prolonged and unsettled period caused by the bin strikes, green and blue bins will remain unemptied for several weeks."

Warrington Guardian: The strike action is set to continue until November 6The strike action is set to continue until November 6 (Image: Newsquest)

It was announced last week that - during limited collections of black bins in Warrington - the council was unable to collect all scheduled bins on Friday, October 20.

When quizzed by the Warrington Guardian about whether residents could expect to see a partial refund of their council tax, the council's chief executive - Steven Broomhead - said: "Our household waste sites have been busy as residents and businesses continue to bring their waste.

“I have received a number of individual requests for compensation from council tax and business ratepayers as a result of the dispute.

"This will not be possible or practical to do so.

“Waste collection and disposal makes up seven per cent of our total yearly council revenue spend, and for a band D property, this is approximately £2.30 per week.

“We all understand the residents’ and businesses’ frustrations regarding the situation.”

Tips in Woolston and Great Sankey have extended their opening hours during strike action until 6pm every day, while Stockton Heath remains open until 4pm.