Those living in parts of Suffolk are being asked to put out their bins the night before collection due to a possible heatwave.
The request by Mid Suffolk District Council and Babergh District Council is to help waste crews who may need to start rounds earlier to avoid working during the hottest part of the day.
The call comes as the Met Office forecasts a return to warmer weather across the UK, with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s.
A council spokesman said: "Please pop your bins out the evening before your collection.
"With warm weather continuing into this week, putting your bins out the night before your collection can really assist our crews if they need to start collections a little earlier on some days to beat the heat."
Residents are also reminded to place food waste bins with the handle facing up and beside other bins, rather than on top, to help prevent delays.
Food waste is collected by a different team from those who collect other waste and recycling.
The announcement coincides with a period of settled weather before temperatures are predicted to climb once again.
Tony Wisson, deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "Toward the weekend, high pressure will continue to build in across most of the UK as it extends from the Azores.
"This will lead to more settled, warm or very warm conditions for many, especially across England and Wales, though some rain may still affect the far north."
While a repeat of last week’s extreme temperatures is not expected, a return to heatwave conditions is looking increasingly likely for some areas.
Temperatures could approach high 20s°C across parts of England, perhaps 30°C in parts of the southeast, with values of mid to high 20s°C in Wales.
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