On 25/03/18 10:56, Andrew wrote:
On 24/03/2018 19:16, Richard wrote:
On 24/03/18 18:42, S Viemeister wrote:
On 3/24/2018 12:39 PM, John Rumm wrote:

There also seems to be quite a variation in what classifications of
stuff each bin will take. Our recyclables bin is quite flexible -
glass, plastic, card, paper, tins etc. It now takes the bulk of the
stuff that gets put out. (when the scheme first started they could
not handle things like window envelopes, but now apparently those
are ok as well).

We have just two bins - one for landfill, the other for paper, tins,
and plastic. Alternate week pickup.

Most other stuff has to be taken to the local recycling place.
The council will pick up a maximum of three large items, booked and
paid in advance - freezers, furniture, etc. Last time I used that
service it cost about GBP17.

No garden waste bins, but it's a rural area and most people have
compost bins/piles.


Bins preferred. Piles are a pain in the arse.

Only if you put grass mowings on them. They take years to compost
unless you build up layers of scrap cardboard in between mowings,
with some compost accelerator added. Also helps to have big
bit of old epdm or pond liner to cover it and keep the heat in.

Radical underwear there.