Waste crews often start earlier during heatwaves to avoid peak temperatures, keeping workers safe while maintaining efficient and hygienic collections.
Cheltenham Borough Council said normal collections were set to resume on Monday 29 June, but if hot weather persists, the change could continue throughout summer.
Councillor Steve Harvey said: “This is to help our crews and vehicles cope in the heat and ensure that they’re able to complete the scheduled collections.
“Residents are asked to put their recycling boxes, food caddies, refuse and garden bins out for collection at kerbside by 06:00 BST.
“Our crews will do their very best to be as quiet as possible whilst out collecting earlier in the morning.”