Council wheely bin and recycling box supply problems.?

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Is anyone having trouble getting a wheely bin & recycling box from their local council? We've been given an indefinite date for boxes and 8 months for a bin. The local council say there's been a fire at the depot in Europe where they get the bins from and there's no other supplier. They won't take the rubbish cos it's not binned, & won't take the recycling cos it not boxed. They'll take the bagged recycling, but that only covers certain items. They want us to take it 3 miles to a re-cycling depot. Help!

Update:

Thanks Waldo, but if you read the question again, I said 8 MONTHS wait, not 8 WEEKS. We've been in touch with 2 local newspapers, both of which have taken up the story. We'll be interviewed and photographed tomorrow.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Hi. 

I'm not gonna give detail but basically there was a French plastic bin manufacturer's buildings that burnt down. As a Country and even into Europe there is a shortage. AND I MEAN SHORTAGE!
it's a first come first served situation but they should have sorted you out by now. Tell them that you expect a refuse service and even if they fail to provide a bin, you have a right to leave waste for collection as long as the circumstances continue

waldo_mcginty · Answer

Apart from sympathising I am not sure what to suggest.

Waiting 8 weeks for a wheelie bin seems outrageous and ridiculous - Why is there only one supplier of these bins in all of Europe ? I read a newspaper report a week or so ago about someone in your situation who found a wheelie bin supplier in Germany (via the web) imported one for less than their council normally charged and then were threatened with fines for using unauthorised bins !*?

If I were you I would get hold of your Councillor and remind them that Councils have a legal duty to remove domestic rubbish and you're also paying Council tax for the privilege.
If some private organisation with similar statutory/contractual
obligations failed to fulfil thyem you would have some redress why should the Council be any different.

kenny J · Answer

If you really want to recycle and there is this shortage of bins you will have to go to the center instead. I imagine with the newspapers getting involved and the frustration of the citizens you may see some relief, albeit comic relief, in the near future, hopefully less than 8 months. Good luck and hang in there.

Paul D · Answer

Complian in writing to you MP. you can do it here:  http://www.writetothem.com/  thats what we pay them for.

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