Frank Erskine wrote:
On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 17:12:07 +0000, Andy Hall
wrote:

On Mon, 07 Nov 2005 16:46:43 +0000 (GMT), John Cartmell
wrote:

In article ,
Andy Hall wrote:
A better solution would be to make it people's responsibility and
if they choose not to behave responsibly to levy a fine.

Regular collections paid for out of the rates (or whatever) are by
far the best - and most cost effective - method.

It would be if it dealt with the *whole* problem. It doesn't.

If I want to get rid of garden materials, scraps of wood or larger
things I have to take it to the tip or get a skip.

If I don't deal with these, then it makes a mess and inconveniences
the neighbours.

My local authority provides (and empties!) a separate wheely-bin for
garden waste. For any bulky stuff I just phone them and they collect
within a few days (usually the day after 'normal' bin day).

Bet you £1 to a penny they won't take non recyclable items.
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Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite