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Caz	23-07-2003 11:53

Wheelie Bins

Any views on the new wheelie bin system?

HarryX

23-07-2003 11:56

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The jury is out until I find out if there collectiong weekly or fortnightly.. If the latter then we are stuck.. 6 people in this house.. fortnigtly collection would be a joke.. especialy as they wont take bin bags if not in wheelie bin.. The wheelie bin is full before end of first week :(

Maybe I should take them all up the coppice and plonk my rubbish in the space ship when its ready.:(

Is it me or is the place going mad?

emma1

23-07-2003 12:02

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I think they are a good idea if collected weekly, we dont have wheelie bins still got to dump our black bags on the back alley where the bags get ripped to shreads and rubbish scattered all over the place, but with the new recycling thing going on there is supposed to be a reduction in rubbish put in the black bags so collection may only be every 2 weeks

Caz	23-07-2003 12:12

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I agree with the last remark Harry!
The system in principle should improve things in the long run.
Surely the council can let large families have two bins!
Hopefully the collection will stay weekly as it is now and it will be reasonably OK.
It needs to be sorted out properly though. We are supposed to leave our gates open from 7.30 AM and they don't pick up sometimes till one. Open invitation for burglars or what?
doesn't take long for them to sus out who's working and gates are open all day.

Had to laugh yesterday. They took my wheelie bin liner out of the bin, and several others, cos we didn't have much rubbish this week, and pushed the bins back in the yards. When I asked why they said it was easier! I'm confused now!
Also they are supposed to be closing gates when they replace the bins but this isn't happening. Sent emails about this but they never reply.

Mick	24-07-2003 16:10

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we have to take bins to end of street or they wont collect them .
they are weekly which is good but after i go in hospital the wife wont be able to manage it so how do we get it empted ???

Caz	24-07-2003 16:13

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How come you have to do that, can't the bin men get up the back?

Mick	24-07-2003 16:48

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yes but we were given a map where the bins had to be for collection if you just open your door they dont bother collecting them .

Caz	24-07-2003 16:52

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Maybe If you ring the council and tell them you're going to have a temporary problem, they'll help out.

Never heard of them not collecting from the gates before. By the way, have you got alley gates down there yet?

Mick	24-07-2003 17:16

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no open ended both ends you could get a rubbish wagan down like we used to
;D

Dave	25-07-2003 20:54

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The bins have got to be emptied every week, or, what happens to the extra black bags which they are instructed not to take???

Caz	25-07-2003 22:03

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I agree! Surely they will have been monitoring the system over the last few weeks.

We've had wheelies in Springhill for 3 weeks now. Surely Ms Scaife will have seen the amount of rubbish that people are disposing of whilst she's been working with the refuse team. I mean what's it going to take to make them see sense.

Also when are they going to start recycling plastic? the amount of plastic milk and pop bottles and packaging must be enormous.

Ernie

25-07-2003 22:11

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We have wheelie bins in Bury and we only get one bin per household irrespective of how many occupants are in the house, also if we have to leave a black bag outside the bin due to the bin being full the binmen will leave it in the back alley, and the bins have to be on the alley itself waiting for collection, there is no question of the binmen coming into the backyard for them, they just won't do it.  I just thought I would let you know how the other half live...

Caz	25-07-2003 23:01

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They don't come in the yard for them here. We are supposed to leave the bin in the entrance of our back gates, with the handle facing out. We are not supposed to leave them on the alley.  When they empty the bin they are supposed to put them back inside the gate and shut it. this isn't happening.

moonshine

26-07-2003 13:49

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It's got to stay weekly. And they should have issued bigger wheelie bins in the first place.

Why do we  have to leave our gates open, it's ridiculous. Why can't we leave them outside? Does it not leave enough space for the wagon? If so they should have thought of that shouldn't they.

Mick	26-07-2003 13:58

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i dont think bigger bins would do i can only just get my bin in and out
if it was any bigger it wouldent go though the gate ???
two would be better

Caz	26-07-2003 14:13

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I agree, two would be better.

More regular rubbish amnesties might be a good idea too.

Dave	26-07-2003 20:01

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By gum Caz....

That's a big word...( gone to get dictionary) ;D

Dave	26-07-2003 20:02

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Found it.......

I agree...lol

Caz	26-07-2003 20:07

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Someone tell me what lol stands for!!

Ernie

26-07-2003 20:25

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Cazzer, lol is chatroom speak for laughing out loud. 8)

Dave	26-07-2003 20:25

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Laugh out loud... ;D

Dave	26-07-2003 20:26

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Ya just beat me to it there Ernie.... ;D ;D

Caz	27-07-2003 01:07

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[smiley=cool.gif]
OK! I'm c-o-o-l now! - lol [smiley=lol.gif]

Me in the bushes! [smiley=moon.gif]  [smiley=bootyshake.gif] [smiley=redface.gif]

Me after those telly progs! [smiley=puke.gif]

ANNE	27-07-2003 20:50

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two bins are better

Bordercollie

02-08-2003 12:55

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Has anybody noticed that there are quite a few wheelie bins still outside peoples houses, the community wardens should be taking note of this and passing the info onto the council.
Then if anything happens to the bins they should be charged for it after all it is tax payers money which was used to but them.

Bordercollie

03-08-2003 16:30

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I have noticed that people are still putting bin bags out, do they no know that they will not be collected?
Perhaps they dont have a wheelie bin (I think not).

Caz	03-08-2003 16:32

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Problem is if the council keep taking them, which they have been doing the last few weeks, people will never learn.

Bordercollie

03-08-2003 16:40

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But surely the wardens should keep an eye on the situation and go and tell the house holder to remove the bags and dispose of them correctly.

Caz	03-08-2003 16:46

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I thought so too, but the council in general seems to take a long time to respond if they report any incidents.

You would think the Environmental Health Department would be assessing the situation anyway.

Any comments Neal?

Any chance of getting some feedback from the EH Dept for us?

As it is, the situation is taking the micky out of responsible householders.

Caz	03-08-2003 17:46

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A couple of years ago, when i lived in Church,I accidently missed the binmen, by minutes, without realising. As I was a away for the rest of the day, my binbags were left out till I came home at night. At which point ! took them back in.

I received a letter  a couple of days later, reminding me that this situation was not satisfactory!!

Is this happening here with these people who do it all the time? If not why not! If they have been contacted and are still doing it, why isn't action being taken?

flopsy

03-08-2003 19:44

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[quote author=cazzer link=board=springhill;num=1058961201;start=0#26 date=08/03/03 at 17:32:26]Problem is if the council keep taking them, which they have been doing the last few weeks, people will never learn.[/quote]

the council have got to be taking the p***!!

Mick	03-08-2003 19:48

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They are still taking black bags around this area as well  ???

Bordercollie

04-08-2003 21:03

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It's Monday night and there are bin bags all over the place, people need to be informed, (DO NOT PUT BIN BAGS OUT).
Come on Neal sort something out asap, before the situation gets worse!!!!!!!!!! &gt;:(

Mick	05-08-2003 12:04

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The back alley round here is a tip

Caz	05-08-2003 12:09

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Go to the dirtbusters link and submit a form! Or send email direct.

Mick	05-08-2003 12:10

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already did

Caz	05-08-2003 22:14

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You'll have to start a site for your area, Mick!! ;D

Mick	06-08-2003 10:16

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thinking of it when i sort this html out ;D

Caz	06-08-2003 18:21

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I was talking to the binmen the other day. They were saying that some of the bins they are emptying are full of maggots. Apparently certain people are putting their rubbish straight into the bin without bags. Yuk! they can still use  black bags or carrier bags. And Wheelie bin liners are a good idea.

Caz	06-08-2003 18:27

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The binmen were also saying that they had to go and pick up a dead cat in the alley. If it was a dog they would have to contact someone to have it picked up, but a cat is put in the crusher. I think that's disgusting.
Someone tell me why they don't deserve the same treatment.

And why should the binmen have to do that anyway?

Mick	06-08-2003 18:28

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we use Wheelie bin liners they come on a roll like black bags about the same price too
and carrier bags to keep them clean
also painted house number on bin.
they tend to get swoped otherwise
could end up with maggoty one [smiley=puke.gif]

Bordercollie

17-08-2003 12:09

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Putting dead cats it the bin wagon is appaling, surely they can have it removed decently, after all it was somebodys pet ! &gt;:(

Dave	17-08-2003 20:23

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When was this Bordercollie ???

Caz	17-08-2003 20:37

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Was me that mentioned it. Earlier post in this section.

craigos

27-08-2003 18:01

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I think the wheelie bins are much better than just the black bin bags. I know there are lots of concerns especially among the elderly people but in the long run our community will be amuch cleaner and safer environment because of these new bins

Caz	27-08-2003 18:23

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Let's hope people show their community spirit and help out anyone who has a problem. :)

Let's also hope the council gets it's act together soon and really clamps down on those that  that aren't sticking to the rules.

craigos

27-08-2003 18:38

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if i see anyone then i will slap a £50 fine on them there and then!!!

Mik Dickinson

08-09-2003 21:45

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You think you lot have it hard.In Germany you have a biological rubbish bin, a normal rubbish bin.Yellow bags where all the plastic and drink cartons go.Paper, tins and bottles go up to the respective collection skips.Batteries another place.Metal goes to the tip.Fridges have to be collected.You name it and there is a place or somebody you have to get in touch with to get rid of it.Do not forget that the handles must be facing the road on your bins or they will not take it.Also put your names on your bins.Imagine somebodys bin not being emptied and they took yours instead.Roll on bonfire night and then we can all burn the bloody stuff.

Caz	08-09-2003 21:53

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We are already recycling paper, glass & tin at home in Hyndburn.
Fridges have to be collected separately.
Other councils have started recycling plastic and collecting batteries separately. Presumably Hyndburn will eventually do the same.

The handles have to be facing outwards on the wheelie bins here, and yes we have already had wheelie bins taken for one reason or another .

ANNE	08-09-2003 23:03

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Bonfire night now there's another subject.........

tracey

09-09-2003 09:01

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we have not got wheelie bins yet not even heard if we are going to get them! dont think i want one sounds a lot of bother! &gt;:(

Caz	09-09-2003 09:06

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All areas of Hyndburn will eventually have wheelie bins.
They are being brought in zone by zone.

Bordercollie

14-09-2003 09:44

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Has anybody noticed the article about Wheelie Bins on page 35 of this week's Observer? ( dated 12th September),  it makes very interesting reading, at last people are beginning to listen. :D

BB	14-09-2003 11:46

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It's about time too!

 :)

Caz	15-09-2003 23:20

Serious wheelie bin comments!

Serious comments in here please.  :)

happyone

15-09-2003 23:23