RESIDENTS in one area of Warrington have been unable to open their windows due to an infestation of flies after their bins have been left uncollected for four weeks.

Images show the scale of rubbish amassed over the month, reportedly, on Alder Lane in Orford, as resident still await a bin collection.

The main affected areas on the street seem to be the rows of apartment blocks nearing to the end of Alder Lane where it joins on to Winwick Road.

The rubbish on Alder Lane has amounted over the last four weeksThe rubbish on Alder Lane has amounted over the last four weeks (Image: Supplied)
One resident reported the appalling sight of the overflowing bins which the residents living within the apartment blocks share.

They said: “Residents have been left with no bin collections for four weeks, they can't open their windows for flies and the dreadful smell.


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“This is not acceptable.”

With some locals unable to open their windows due to the area being ‘riddled with flies’.

The rubbish on Alder Lane has amounted over the last four weeksThe rubbish on Alder Lane has amounted over the last four weeks (Image: Newsquest)
Countless bin bags can be seen situated in front of the large bins, along with cardboard and other litter.

The issue of the absence of bin collections on the road has been reported to the council.

Warrington Borough Council has been contacted regarding the issue for comment.