All Discussions Tagged 'rubbish' - Harringay online2024-03-29T14:41:11Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=rubbish&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHaringey seeking to save money on rubbish collections?tag:harringayonline.com,2022-12-23:844301:Topic:15220552022-12-23T11:21:48.116ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>Thanks to Geoff from Woodlands Park RA for surfacing a poorly publicised 'consultation' on rubbish collection, the wording of which makes it seem very likely that the council are considering making savings on waste collection.…</p>
<p>Thanks to Geoff from Woodlands Park RA for surfacing a poorly publicised 'consultation' on rubbish collection, the wording of which makes it seem very likely that the council are considering making savings on waste collection.</p>
<div><a href="https://www.haringey.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/refuse-and-recycling/shaping-our-waste-and-cleansing-services-survey" target="_self">www.haringey.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/refuse-and-recycling/shaping-our-waste-and-cleansing-services-survey</a></div>
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<p></p> A shout-out for Veolia & Haringey's record on fixing reported problemstag:harringayonline.com,2022-10-06:844301:Topic:15101282022-10-06T08:45:49.059ZHughhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/hjuk
<p>The other week, I <a href="https://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/goodonya-network-rail" rel="noopener" target="_blank">added a post praising Network Rail's response</a> in dealing with graffiti on the New River path.</p>
<p>I've recently been very impressed with the council's response on reported street issues. So. I thought it only fair to recognise that too.</p>
<p>Veolia have been particularly impressive. I now almost count on reported fly-tipping being cleared up within 24 hours. I…</p>
<p>The other week, I <a href="https://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/goodonya-network-rail" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added a post praising Network Rail's response</a> in dealing with graffiti on the New River path.</p>
<p>I've recently been very impressed with the council's response on reported street issues. So. I thought it only fair to recognise that too.</p>
<p>Veolia have been particularly impressive. I now almost count on reported fly-tipping being cleared up within 24 hours. I use the report-it app, always take a photo and try and be as accurate as possible with the location - takes bout 90 seconds to report.</p>
<p>Recently, I used to app to report graffiti that had been sprayed on the bike hanger at the top of Hewitt. That too was dealt with rapidly; I think within about 48 hours.</p>
<p>in the summer, I reported a problem with part of the pavement on Hewitt just to the east of Wightman and a few months earlier, a dislodged kerb stone on the corner of Hewitt and Wightman. Both were remedied - not as quickly as the litter or graffiti, but within a reasonable and acceptable timescale. </p>
<p>It makes a real difference if you know that reported problems will be dealt with. It's positive to to have some agency over how where we live looks. </p>
<p>So thank you to Veolia and the Haringey response team/s. I'm impressed. Please keep it up. </p>
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<p></p> Dumped rubbish, Veolia/council won't take awaytag:harringayonline.com,2022-04-19:844301:Topic:14874552022-04-19T18:44:57.709ZGordon Thttps://harringayonline.com/profile/GordonT
<p>At the end of my road there is a growing stack of rubbish. I've reported it three times now.</p>
<p>1) "We'll take it away".</p>
<p>2) "We'll take it away".</p>
<p>3) "The job was closed as private land".</p>
<p>Well here's the scene - you judge. No fence in front, tarmac runs down to the pavement just below bottom of image. How 'private' is that? Corner of Wightman and Umfreville.</p>
<p>This is a regular dumping-then-cleared corner. Not this time.</p>
<p><em>Please</em> no…</p>
<p>At the end of my road there is a growing stack of rubbish. I've reported it three times now.</p>
<p>1) "We'll take it away".</p>
<p>2) "We'll take it away".</p>
<p>3) "The job was closed as private land".</p>
<p>Well here's the scene - you judge. No fence in front, tarmac runs down to the pavement just below bottom of image. How 'private' is that? Corner of Wightman and Umfreville.</p>
<p>This is a regular dumping-then-cleared corner. Not this time.</p>
<p><em>Please</em> no 2022-local-elections-pile-in, it's not about that.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10401605696?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10401605696?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="360" class="align-center"/></a></p> Council briefs on pandemic delays to bin collectionstag:harringayonline.com,2021-08-04:844301:Topic:14419262021-08-04T10:38:21.814ZHoL Site Adminhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SiteAdmin
<p>Haringey and Veolia have released a statement explaining coronavirus is causing delays to bin collections.</p>
<p>They say that both that staff absences and increased dumping caused by the pandemic has led to the disruption.</p>
<p>The council advises</p>
<blockquote><p>You may, as a result, experience some disruption or delay to our collections but we will keep these to a minimum.</p>
<p>If your household waste, recycling or garden waste isn’t collected on the usual day, bear with us as we…</p>
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<p>Haringey and Veolia have released a statement explaining coronavirus is causing delays to bin collections.</p>
<p>They say that both that staff absences and increased dumping caused by the pandemic has led to the disruption.</p>
<p>The council advises</p>
<blockquote><p>You may, as a result, experience some disruption or delay to our collections but we will keep these to a minimum.</p>
<p>If your household waste, recycling or garden waste isn’t collected on the usual day, bear with us as we will aim to collect within 48-72 hours. We may be running slightly behind so there is no need to report it.</p>
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<p></p> Can you trust registered waste carriers?tag:harringayonline.com,2021-03-04:844301:Topic:14148322021-03-04T16:48:26.990ZHoL Site Adminhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SiteAdmin
<p>A HoL member added a post earlier today, looking for someone to remove her waste.</p>
<p>HoL admin provided a link to previous recommendations and commented that it is wise to use a <a href="https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers" rel="noopener" target="_blank">registered waste carrier</a>.</p>
<p>In unexpected turn of events, <a class="fn url" href="https://harringayonline.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=umarex77">Bob Ruggles</a> added a…</p>
<p>A HoL member added a post earlier today, looking for someone to remove her waste.</p>
<p>HoL admin provided a link to previous recommendations and commented that it is wise to use a <a href="https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">registered waste carrier</a>.</p>
<p>In unexpected turn of events, <a href="https://harringayonline.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=umarex77" class="fn url">Bob Ruggles</a> added a post that cast doubt on that advice. The conversation has now been moved here to a new post so as not to derail the original post.</p>
<p>Bob wrote the following.</p>
<blockquote>As proved on recent BBC report. being Registered is Not a Guarantee that rubbish will not be illegally Dumped. And if investigated you are the one held liable. Might be less expensive and Safer to hire a van and book a visit to Western Road , Council Tip . Where Items can be disposed of and even recycled</blockquote>
<p>Thanks, Bob. Having since watched <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000slr9/panorama-rubbish-dump-britain" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the panorama programme</a>, it is confirmed that it revealed the licensing system as shockingly bad.</p>
<p>Apparently, that is needed to achieve registration is to register and pay a fee online. Absolutely no checks are made whatsoever.</p>
<p>The programme showed an example of a registered waste carrier being electronically tracked and illegally dumping rubbish.</p>
<p>So, do we conclude that the registration system is a complete waste of time or that we're still on balance safer going with a registered carrier?</p>
<p>Having cast doubt on registered waster carriers, it's a real shame that the BBC didn't take the time to answer this question. If it is the case that most registered carriers are reputable, then what the BBC will have contributed to is to driving consumers away from mainly reputable carriers and in to the hands of the dumping criminals.</p>
<p>However, it is fair to point out that BBC are not the first to raise questions about the registered waste carrier system. In 2017, <em>The Guardian</em> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/may/03/dog-registered-waste-collector-critic-lax-regulation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">carried a story</a> in which a man was easily able to register his dog as a waste carrier!</p>
<blockquote>Brown tested the Environment Agency’s regulatory regime by applying for a waste licence in the name of Oscar, a West Highland terrier who died 10 years ago. The watchdog granted the licence immediately without carrying out background checks</blockquote>
<p>There is at least some advice on how best to use a registered waster carrier. <a href="https://envirocyclelondon.com/blog/waste-removal-companies-why-waste-carriers-license-is-not-a-guarantee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Envirocycle says</a></p>
<blockquote><p>All companies or individuals that hold a valid Waste Carriers License should legally issue <a href="https://www.gov.uk/managing-your-waste-an-overview/waste-transfer-notes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waste Transfer Notes</a>. This is an official document that lists the waste that is being removed and effectively changes the ownership of the waste the to the company or individual disposing of it.</p>
<p>A decent waste removal company will give you a Waste Transfer Note as standard, however they may advise that your invoice or payment confirmation is legally equivalent. This is correct, just be sure that whatever documentation you have, it describes the waste being disposed of.</p>
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<p></p> Last Night BBC Rubbish Dump Britaintag:harringayonline.com,2021-03-02:844301:Topic:14145652021-03-02T12:03:04.612ZBob Ruggleshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/umarex77
<p>If missed worth checking out . As on BBC player</p>
<p>Programme showed even if you use a Licensed Carrier. They still might Dump and you could be liable where they dump it </p>
<p>States that Majority of cases are No Actioned because of Costs of getting Case to Court</p>
<p>Film even showed a Large Commercial Lorry tipping in the Country</p>
<p>And a Caravan Site Burning waste, with over a Hundred complaints and still going on</p>
<p>And We in Haringey thought We live in a bad Dumping…</p>
<p>If missed worth checking out . As on BBC player</p>
<p>Programme showed even if you use a Licensed Carrier. They still might Dump and you could be liable where they dump it </p>
<p>States that Majority of cases are No Actioned because of Costs of getting Case to Court</p>
<p>Film even showed a Large Commercial Lorry tipping in the Country</p>
<p>And a Caravan Site Burning waste, with over a Hundred complaints and still going on</p>
<p>And We in Haringey thought We live in a bad Dumping area</p>
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<p>Anyone Herd or seen Haringey Dumping Enforcement Team lately. No Posts on their Facebook Page ?</p>
<p>But aware its still a major issue</p>
<p>Passed through Lordship lane N17 yesterday afternoon. Saw Scavenger team clearing Towards Wood Green on way through. Coming they was doing towards Bruce grove. Yes Litter picking loose rubbish. But not clearing up bags on footway or a Mattress on Footway. Aware truck was not Full and there are around 3 crew and driver. </p>
<p>Aware from phone calls to Veolia that they do not have Inspectors on the Road</p>
<p>But if reported they will clear on next daily visit </p> £15K waste Prevention Funds up for Grabstag:harringayonline.com,2020-06-26:844301:Topic:12651982020-06-26T17:59:44.682ZHoL Site Adminhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SiteAdmin
<p>North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has established a Waste Prevention Community Fund to support waste prevention initiatives in the north London area. This fund provides community-based (non-profit making) organisations with money to develop new approaches to reduce waste and/or extend the reach and impact of existing waste prevention activity in north London.</p>
<p>More than 850,000 tonnes of waste is collected in north London every year. Much of this waste - food and electric waste,…</p>
<p>North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has established a Waste Prevention Community Fund to support waste prevention initiatives in the north London area. This fund provides community-based (non-profit making) organisations with money to develop new approaches to reduce waste and/or extend the reach and impact of existing waste prevention activity in north London.</p>
<p>More than 850,000 tonnes of waste is collected in north London every year. Much of this waste - food and electric waste, clothes, furniture and single-use plastics - is preventable. NLWA wants to support community-based organisations to tackle waste prevention.</p>
<p>Information about the total amount of funding available for 2020/21, the amount that individual projects can apply for, and about how to apply is available <a href="https://www.nlwa.gov.uk/ourauthority/waste-prevention-community-fund" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
<p>Organisations that previously submitted funding requests and/or have received support from the NLWA’s Waste Prevention Community Fund in previous years may also apply for funding. </p> Bulky Waste Collections to Resume from 5 Maytag:harringayonline.com,2020-04-25:844301:Topic:12339882020-04-25T07:57:04.270ZMichael Andersonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/17bathgate
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4510194167?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4510194167?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> A history of rubbish on BBC4tag:harringayonline.com,2019-09-05:844301:Topic:11908352019-09-05T13:54:03.671ZLizhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Liz
<p>What we throw away is what our descendants will one day dig through to see how we lived. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bgpc2f" rel="noopener" target="_blank">This programme</a> on BBC 4 is a fascinating, science-based look at our past waste disposal and looks forward to the future of rubbish.</p>
<p>Human rubbish was made up of pretty much the same things for millennia (food, earthenware, pottery, natural fabrics). In a century we have changed what we throw away and the…</p>
<p>What we throw away is what our descendants will one day dig through to see how we lived. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bgpc2f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This programme</a> on BBC 4 is a fascinating, science-based look at our past waste disposal and looks forward to the future of rubbish.</p>
<p>Human rubbish was made up of pretty much the same things for millennia (food, earthenware, pottery, natural fabrics). In a century we have changed what we throw away and the quantity of it so dramatically that it fills our land, our seas and rivers. Plastics, synthetics and chemicals barely decay and are beginning to cause real problems for water and soil. </p>
<p>However, although the programme does point out some alarming facts about the unregulated dumping of rubbish in the mid to late 20th century and the consequences of that, there is a lot of positive news in this film as well from the tapping of methane gas to power homes to "mining" of old rubbish tips for precious metals. One omission is a focus on the burning of rubbish but I suppose you can't cover everything. One point made by the materials scientist however is that burning is a waste of finite resources like plastics and that finding ways to recycle more effectively would make better sense.</p>
<p>The programme on for another 22 days and I throughly recommend that you find time to watch it. </p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bgpc2f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The secret history of landfill: a rubbish history</a></strong></p>
<p> </p> Haringey is number one in London in people discarding garden waste!tag:harringayonline.com,2019-05-12:844301:Topic:11662312019-05-12T17:46:03.095ZRoryhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Rory
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/high-numbers-of-london-residents-illegally-dumping-garden-waste-a4138031.html?" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>, Haringey has the worst record of all the London boroughs for residents illegally dumping garden waste, with 1,478 green waste incidents between 2017/18. Second place is Southwark, miles behind with 913 incidents, almost half ours. Now, I'm no expert, but I'm going to go ahead and throw it out…</p>
<p>According to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/high-numbers-of-london-residents-illegally-dumping-garden-waste-a4138031.html?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Evening Standard</a>, Haringey has the worst record of all the London boroughs for residents illegally dumping garden waste, with 1,478 green waste incidents between 2017/18. Second place is Southwark, miles behind with 913 incidents, almost half ours. Now, I'm no expert, but I'm going to go ahead and throw it out there that I think there's probably a causal link between the council no longer picking up garden waste free, and this statistic. I mean, really, who could possibly have foreseen this happening? Can anyone find any statistics from before the borough started charging? The glaring inevitability of this is just depressing. We truly are the dumping capital of the capital...</p>
<p><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/high-numbers-of-london-residents-illegally-dumping-garden-waste-a4138031.html?">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/high-numbers-of-london-residents-illegally-dumping-garden-waste-a4138031.html?</a></p>