Rubbish and recycling collection

[seanmlow]

I am not sure if it only me, but the rubbish collectors and recycling collectors seem to leave my entrance area in an absolute state: bins left in the way, half my recycling on the floor.

I thought it was a one off, but it happens a lot. I saw trails of rubbish all over the road the other day.

I find it quite offensive - we try and do our bit and they end up leaving our recycling in the road!

When I quizzed the guy the other day he just replied, 'Ain't my problem mate, got too many houses to do'. Great!

[KalamityKel]

Sadly it seems to be a regular occurance everywhere.

It's horrible when a bin is returned to us which is not ours, left in the gateway, having to move a smelly slimey bin... ewwww

[seanmlow]

It just winds me up because I go out of my way to make sure everything is put in the easiest place for them.

One of my bins must have ripped when they moved it and they left rancid MEAT on my pathway. Great way to encourage rats!

[Nero]

Sean,

I'd ring the 7525 2000 number, report it and get a reference number. Then I'd write a letter to the head of recycling services or streets or whatever it is called (it'll be on the website) and ask how this will be avoided in the future. Letters work much better than emails or phone calls. Tell the recycling head that you are sending a copy to your ward councillor and Tessa Jowell. Nero