On 2006-08-05 20:30:31 +0100, "keith_765" said:


"Vortex" wrote in message
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Hi,

A few months ago our local authority switched to bi-weekly refuse
collection.

One of the unpleasant consequences of this is that our bin seems to have
become permanent home to large numbers of unpleasant maggots....and the
bi-weekly collection ensures some of them become flies.

Can anybody suggest an inexpensive way of controlling/killing them?

I thought a dribble of creosote over the bin contents would make the
environment pretty hostile inside the bin.


David
We had the same problem when our council decided the same collection, bi
weekly. After numerous complaint from the local households about maggots in
bin in hot weather. The reply was " It a trail scheme" We still have
fortnightly collection after 4 years. Bins full to capacity and bin bags
and other containers stack on the pavement waiting for collection. The only
way to over come the maggot problem is to bag and tie all waste before
placing in the bin and use wheelie bin liners in the bin. Council not
interested.

Delivery of bags to reception of town hall?