On Sun, 04 Dec 2005 15:58:58 +0000, Owain
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wrote:
I recall more than one occasion when several lorry loads of paper were
landfilled because the paper mills were so swamped with incoming
material that they were unable to take it. That's the sort of cock-up
that occurs when strategists plan short-term.

I know of one council that apparently bought new bin lorries that didn't
fit the wheelie bins, so replaced the wheelie bins and (allegedly
illegally) landfilled the old, recyclable plastic bins.

Local authorities have the business acumen of British Leyland.

Owain



Does this mean that they'll all go bust in about 20 years time?

I do hope so.....


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..andy