MOUNTAINS of rubbish can be seen across many areas of Warrington.

It comes as the town is now more than a month deep into bin strikes.

Blue and black bins are overflowing with piles of rubbish left next to them, which is ‘gross’ and ‘very dangerous’ say residents.

People have been advised to use community recycling centres during the industrial action, but some residents are unable to drive or access the sites, resulting in a huge build-up of waste.

Meanwhile some residents have had issues with bags of rubbish being dumped by people outside of their homes.

We are currently in the third phase of bin strikes which are set to end on November 20.

Warrington Guardian:

But a fourth wave will take place from November 21 to December 4, stretching into the festive season.

Refuse workers, who are members of the union Unite, have walked out in a row over pay and conditions.

A spokesperson for the union recently told the Warrington Guardian how it will be giving its members ‘rock solid support’ as they continue to fight for improved terms and conditions at a local level.

A poster has been handed out by strikers which reads: "We apologise that you have been affected by our strike action over the last month.

"We share your frustrations that Warrington Borough Council did not engage in talks before our strike action began, and has not made serious efforts to reach an agreement that could bring the strikes to an end.

"We are low-paid workers providing vital services to our community, who are increasingly struggling to survive during a cost of living crisis."