CONCERNS over spiralling household waste during the coronavirus outbreak have prompted councils to issue a plea to residents to minimise the rubbish they throw away, and to avoid burning this on bonfires.

The District Councils’ Network has concerns that a 'wave of waste' will emerge from households in the coming weeks, as families generate more waste and recycling while rightly staying safe at home and in some cases, as a result of having stocked up with food and other goods they need.

It wants residents to work with their local council to best manage bin collections.

Barrow Council has suspended its collections of green waste and bulky waste during the coronavirus pandemic.

Normal bin collections are taking place at later times due to lower staffing levels, the council said.