It surprises me I have to say that Lewisham council seemingly does not recognise that Christmas trees are a one-off for a very short period of time - they are hardly all-year-round garden waste where different considerations would apply.
I Googled other councils last night and found that many do offer collections from proximate designated street collection points. I also learned that trees can be mulched to use as mulch so there is (or could be) a benefit from collecting them (if otherwise having to buy bark for mulch). Not sure about the PH balance though if gardeners say Xmas trees can be used as mulch, I guess they know what they're talking about.
@ Chris Best: Any chance of a quick rethink before they're fly tipped anyway?
Rubbish collection
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Chris Best
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Re: Rubbish collection
To answer a few points:
Lewisham offers a weekly collection scheme for refuse (black bin) and recycling(green bin). Feedback from the green waste brown bin pilot was that residents did not want to have a third bin or container in what are often small front gardens. As a Council we do not want bins left on the pavement.
Lewisham minimises waste to landfill as we set up SELCHP, the first Energy Recovery Facility in the UK to meet and exceed new European Directives. The incinerator produces electricity for nearly 50,000 homes.
Lewisham recently let a new waste and recycling contract with Bywaters that means that more household items can now be recycled at home and collected in the weekly round. So, now you can recycle Tetrapak cartons, crisp packets, shredded paper, perfume bottles, bubble wrap and plastic (cling) film, food trays and packaging, take away containers and aerosols. Even textiles, such as material and old clothes, that are not suitable for charity shops can now be recycled from the doorstep. You can order a free recycling bin by calling 020 8314 7171.
We have found the satellite sites for green waste are cost effective and for people who cannot get to them the green waste bag pick up has received positive feedback.
We are facing another year of cuts whilst protecting our most vulnerable and we think our arrangements for recycling Christmas trees are adequate. The trees from the 12 collection sites will be pulped and then used for mulch.
Perhaps when buying trees next year residents will think about disposable or better still buy a living tree that can give joy all year round.
Lewisham offers a weekly collection scheme for refuse (black bin) and recycling(green bin). Feedback from the green waste brown bin pilot was that residents did not want to have a third bin or container in what are often small front gardens. As a Council we do not want bins left on the pavement.
Lewisham minimises waste to landfill as we set up SELCHP, the first Energy Recovery Facility in the UK to meet and exceed new European Directives. The incinerator produces electricity for nearly 50,000 homes.
Lewisham recently let a new waste and recycling contract with Bywaters that means that more household items can now be recycled at home and collected in the weekly round. So, now you can recycle Tetrapak cartons, crisp packets, shredded paper, perfume bottles, bubble wrap and plastic (cling) film, food trays and packaging, take away containers and aerosols. Even textiles, such as material and old clothes, that are not suitable for charity shops can now be recycled from the doorstep. You can order a free recycling bin by calling 020 8314 7171.
We have found the satellite sites for green waste are cost effective and for people who cannot get to them the green waste bag pick up has received positive feedback.
We are facing another year of cuts whilst protecting our most vulnerable and we think our arrangements for recycling Christmas trees are adequate. The trees from the 12 collection sites will be pulped and then used for mulch.
Perhaps when buying trees next year residents will think about disposable or better still buy a living tree that can give joy all year round.
Re: Rubbish collection
Its certainly worth reiterating that the main thrust of this thread is that we think highly of the general refuse collection services, and the improved recycling collection. Grumbles about the green collection should not take away from that.
For people who can't carry their trees to the drop-off points, maybe now is the time to make friends with any of your neighbours who are taking theirs by car and might be able to take yours too. You could offer to vacuum out the car afterwards!
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For people who can't carry their trees to the drop-off points, maybe now is the time to make friends with any of your neighbours who are taking theirs by car and might be able to take yours too. You could offer to vacuum out the car afterwards!
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Re: Rubbish collection
(My bold).Chris Best wrote:To answer a few points: ...[clip]...
So, now you can recycle Tetrapak cartons, crisp packets, shredded paper, perfume bottles, bubble wrap and plastic (cling) film, food trays and packaging, take away containers and aerosols. Even textiles, such as material and old clothes, that are not suitable for charity shops can now be recycled from the doorstep. You can order a free recycling bin by calling 020 8314 7171. ....[clip]
@Chris Best: Thank you for you detailed reply and information.
Can you clarify how doorstep collections of textiles works please? I assume you mean e.g. clean but non-resaleable clothing and such like. Does one have to book a collection or something? I am assuming that textiles must still not be put into Euro recycling bins as I have been told that contamination in such bins is not the plan. Also that in Euro recycle bins, blg black bags must not be used because a refuse collector could reject the bin as he wouldn't know what was in the big black bag (could be "contaminating" waste). I was also told that supermarket thin plastic bags could be used to hold bottles/jars in such bins.
Your further advice on the above would be appreciated. Thank you.