Weekly Bin Collections
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I didn't like the fortnightly collections at first, but have now got used to them, but I have heard on the grapevine that it is being discussed if it would be possible to introduce a food waste collection bin. This could have the possibility to be a bit pongy, especially if as garinda suggests you dismember bodies on a regular basis.
Sounds like stupidity by Officers that. I pay council tax and they gave me a bin and empty it.
I assume you pay council tax so they should give you a bin and empty it.
I dont see why it has anything to do with Hyndburn Homes at all.
we asked for a growth plan ,a plan b and all we got was rubbish
Before the announcement today, that despite all the cut backs the government are providing £250 million to aid a return to weekly collections, the government insisted earlier this year that there had been no increase in poor hygiene.
Today Eric Pickles was rattling on that the move is because of health issues.
I smell a rat, and it's not just because lardy Eric was sweating like a gerbil in Richard Gere's apartment, whilst interviewed on the news.
Today Eric Pickles was rattling on that the move is because of health issues.
I smell a rat, and it's not just because lardy Eric was sweating like a gerbil in Richard Gere's apartment, whilst interviewed on the news.
Pickles thinks this is a decision which matters more to the public than other services, such as looking after the vulnerable & the elderly!
If he's right then its a sad reflection on todays society! However i dont think he's right so its a sadder reflection of what this Government thinks will make it more popular!
Best Regards - Taggy
If he's right then its a sad reflection on todays society! However i dont think he's right so its a sadder reflection of what this Government thinks will make it more popular!
Best Regards - Taggy
Agreed.
From the people interviewed on the news, this isn't the (costly) vote winner they think it is.
Sure, folks grumbled when the present system was introduced, but most have got used to, and even prefer it.
As jobs and services are being slashed, the general public know where the 250 million quid could be much better spent.
Is that all your own workwe asked for a growth plan ,a plan b and all we got was rubbish
no link
I have never had a single complaint about fortnightly bin collections and I have never had a problem with the current system. Quite often it will only be left out once per month because the vast majority of household waste can be recycled.
Food waste was toyed with as an idea to get recycling rates up and lower the tonnage being sent to landfill but it has generally been agreed that it would not be a good idea, primarily because of the hygeine issue.
Better recycling is the way forward and this £250m bribe, sorry policy, smells of face-saving to me.
Food waste was toyed with as an idea to get recycling rates up and lower the tonnage being sent to landfill but it has generally been agreed that it would not be a good idea, primarily because of the hygeine issue.
Better recycling is the way forward and this £250m bribe, sorry policy, smells of face-saving to me.
wonder if its anything to do with the private sector taking over refuse collection
I can only endorse what many people have said on here and elsewhere. Have got used to it now, and is not that difficult.
Again, will point out that we do have weekly collections .. just split into two types that is all.
The grumble appears to be that it is the food rotting that will attract rats and maggots.. but, honestly, most people with any sense will wrap up the excess food in various packaging before putting in the bin; I wrap in newspaper, then in a small plastic bag and then in my black bin bag.
Could try this sticker.. 
Again, will point out that we do have weekly collections .. just split into two types that is all.
The grumble appears to be that it is the food rotting that will attract rats and maggots.. but, honestly, most people with any sense will wrap up the excess food in various packaging before putting in the bin; I wrap in newspaper, then in a small plastic bag and then in my black bin bag.
Could try this sticker..
Its ok Kate the maggots get emptied every 2 weeks as well.
My bin smells a bit now but that's just part of the fun with a new puppy
I don't stand there with the lid open taking deep breaths so it does not really matter.
(No before anyone asks Coco the Beagle has not been murdered and stuffed in the bin, everyone knows wheelie bins are where cats belong.)
My bin smells a bit now but that's just part of the fun with a new puppy
I don't stand there with the lid open taking deep breaths so it does not really matter.
(No before anyone asks Coco the Beagle has not been murdered and stuffed in the bin, everyone knows wheelie bins are where cats belong.)
I can only endorse what many people have said on here and elsewhere. Have got used to it now, and is not that difficult.
Again, will point out that we do have weekly collections .. just split into two types that is all.
The grumble appears to be that it is the food rotting that will attract rats and maggots.. but, honestly, most people with any sense will wrap up the excess food in various packaging before putting in the bin; I wrap in newspaper, then in a small plastic bag and then in my black bin bag.
View attachment 18518 Could try this sticker..
It isn't difficult for us Kate either, there is only me and him , but there are families in the street for whom the present system doesn't quite fit
They recycle as much as they can but yet the bin for non recyclabale stuff is full to overflowing long before the bin man comes.......so we donate our free bin space,as does the pensioner next door to us.....being neighbourly.
I do that too with both my next door neighbours .. one having a 12 month old baby plus three other children. How much food waste would they have anyway ? Probably the disposable nappies which are their biggest problem.
Gone are the days when we could burn rubbish on our coal fires...
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yes Kate...though at a guess I don't reckon you would burn nappies.......oooh it would make a pong.
But yes, we did burn a lot of stuff on the good old coal fire....it made the coal last a bit longer
But yes, we did burn a lot of stuff on the good old coal fire....it made the coal last a bit longer
yes Kate...though at a guess I don't reckon you would burn nappies.......oooh it would make a pong.
But yes, we did burn a lot of stuff on the good old coal fire....it made the coal last a bit longer
Including the ST's .. sorry folks.
To be honest, I am tryng to think of the items I put in my black bin on a regular basis, and apart from food excess (aren't we lucky), window envelopes, fag ends and the odd metal item ... what else do people fill their bins with (disposable nappies/dog pooh excluded). Maybe it is packaging that should be in the recycle sacks ?