The introduction of a fleet of new high-tech waste collection vehicles will start with an altered pick-up schedule.

From May 12, no collections will be made by waste or recycling trucks on Mondays, with Biffa crews working longer hours between Tuesdays and Fridays to compensate.

The new schedule is available on the Epping Forest District Council website.

360-degree cameras and satellite trackers will be fitted on the new fleet of trucks to allow the council to monitor missed collections and to check where bins are placed at the side of the road.

A statement from the council says: “The end of collections on Monday will have a knock-on effect for everyone.

“So if you are used to seeing the dustmen later in the day, be warned that they may start to collect your refuse and recycling earlier in the morning.

“Put your rubbish out by 7am at the latest to ensure you do not miss them.”