Where can I buy a new wheelie bin?

[spanners45]

Hi All. Our wheelie bin was stolen (yes, stolen and yes, a wheelie bin, beats me!!) over the weekend and I need to get a replacement one. Unfortunately that means dishing out the money as the council don't replace them for free. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on where I can get one at a good price. The council charge ?46.50 or so, which seems rather a lot especially since it was stolen and it's hardly our fault. Any help much appreciated!

[monniemae]

Are you under Southwark Council? they've always replaced ours for free, and recycling boxes (which were always disappearing). You could even do it online (though I had to phone to ensure it went through). Unless they've changed it v recently it might worth you calling back and hoping to get someone else?

[spanners45]

Sadly not, Lambeth and I think they are a bit less flush!

[caz6868]

hi there,spanners45,i have a green wheelie bin you can pick up as southwark council want me to call them to pick it up if i want rid of it.i have three of them which is far too many..ironic how they want to charge for one,but won't take mine.lol.

postcode se5 9ll..1f..

[spanners45]

Amazingly, I got home this morning for lunch with the kids and our 'wandering' bin has been returned! Someone's guilty conscience? Who knows, I am just glad it is back.

Thank you to all those of you who offered one of your spare ones. I will be in touch if it goes walkies again.

Happy weekend everyone!