Bulky waste collection issues - Harringay online2024-03-28T12:18:02Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/bulky-waste-collection?commentId=844301%3AComment%3A1409233&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBecause it is not a reuse ser…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-02-05:844301:Comment:14092332021-02-05T00:10:18.486ZJohn Harrisonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JohnHarrison
<p>Because it is not a reuse service, It’s a bulky <span style="text-decoration: underline;">waste</span> collection service. If it was perfectly sound did you think about advertising it on here?</p>
<p>Because it is not a reuse service, It’s a bulky <span style="text-decoration: underline;">waste</span> collection service. If it was perfectly sound did you think about advertising it on here?</p> When I booked a mattress coll…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-29:844301:Comment:14019592021-01-29T01:05:43.941ZDonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/DonKeller
<p>When I booked a mattress collection before lockdown, Veolia would only take it on a dry day or if it was wrapped in plastic to prevent it geting soaked by rain; I was luxky with the weather, but it was touch and go. Where I’m currently staying, in another borough, even Veolia’s scheduled recycling collections are fraught — they won’t take a bin unless it’s dragged to a spot right inside the garden gate (but then leave it empty on the pavement), reject any that are even slightly open because…</p>
<p>When I booked a mattress collection before lockdown, Veolia would only take it on a dry day or if it was wrapped in plastic to prevent it geting soaked by rain; I was luxky with the weather, but it was touch and go. Where I’m currently staying, in another borough, even Veolia’s scheduled recycling collections are fraught — they won’t take a bin unless it’s dragged to a spot right inside the garden gate (but then leave it empty on the pavement), reject any that are even slightly open because of the amount of contents or any cardboard recycling neatly stacked next to a bin that’s full. The list of excuses for not clearing other rubbish bins seems to get longer every week. It makes one seriously question the contracts local authorities have with the company, since they seem to end up wth residents having to do almost as much work as Veolia’s people do themselves.</p> A point I had been making for…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13956572021-01-22T21:01:04.235ZAlan Stantonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/AlanStanton
<p>A point I had been making for years, when I and some of our neighbours regularly took photos of dumping and made suggestions about where and how the system might improve. <br></br><br></br>By the way, during the pandemic I've stopped taking these street photos. But I have noticed that the street cleaners in our neighbourhood are pretty good at spotting and reporting dumped rubbish. (I regret not being able to walk over and thank them.) <br></br><br></br>The current system favours casual rubbish dumping. It…</p>
<p>A point I had been making for years, when I and some of our neighbours regularly took photos of dumping and made suggestions about where and how the system might improve. <br/><br/>By the way, during the pandemic I've stopped taking these street photos. But I have noticed that the street cleaners in our neighbourhood are pretty good at spotting and reporting dumped rubbish. (I regret not being able to walk over and thank them.) <br/><br/>The current system favours casual rubbish dumping. It <strong><em>discourages</em></strong> people who want to follow the rules and - like you Catherine - pay for special collections. In some cases the system also implicitly <strong><em>encourages</em></strong> dumping by having an official list of pavement dumping sites.</p>
<p>Plainly, pavement dumping of a mattress, as well as making it difficult to social distance, is a possible way to spread bedbugs. (If you've ever had them you'll know they are <strong>misery</strong>. And while they can't fly they can walk and hitch-hike.)</p> Thanks for all the responses…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13955512021-01-22T17:22:43.835ZKatherinehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Katherine891
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<li>Thanks for all the responses, seems to be an ongoing issue then. Ridiculous. Working on a hospital ward so not currently into the idea of spending my day off trying to buy a saw and cut up a sofa for absolutely no reason. </li>
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<li>Thanks for all the responses, seems to be an ongoing issue then. Ridiculous. Working on a hospital ward so not currently into the idea of spending my day off trying to buy a saw and cut up a sofa for absolutely no reason. </li>
</ul> I know, nothing on the websit…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13953922021-01-22T17:19:14.029ZKatherinehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Katherine891
<p>I know, nothing on the website except saying they collect sofas, tried to tell the woman on the phone but I think she'd lost the will to live. </p>
<p>I know, nothing on the website except saying they collect sofas, tried to tell the woman on the phone but I think she'd lost the will to live. </p> Thank you, might have to cons…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13952852021-01-22T17:14:30.126ZKatherinehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Katherine891
<p>Thank you, might have to consider that as delivery coming next week and it doesn't sound like Veolia will take it</p>
<p>Thank you, might have to consider that as delivery coming next week and it doesn't sound like Veolia will take it</p> Thanks Seema, will email when…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13955452021-01-22T17:11:55.667ZKatherinehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Katherine891
<p>Thanks Seema, will email when I get home this evening. Yes, is a 3 seater and also a 2 seater not even sure if they will take that. </p>
<p>Thanks Seema, will email when I get home this evening. Yes, is a 3 seater and also a 2 seater not even sure if they will take that. </p> Joke, as most bulk items are…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13951112021-01-22T12:42:16.379ZBob Ruggleshttps://harringayonline.com/profile/umarex77
<p>Joke, as most bulk items are collected by a Dustcart. that Breaks up Furniture etc when loaded</p>
<p>As stated when picked up by Scavenger Crews</p>
<p>Except for electrical / Fridges which are picked up by trucks, which are large enough. Might be a issue of weight, getting them in truck</p>
<p>Will be interesting to hear out come of Councillors contact</p>
<p>Pleased to hear that Some councillors still seem to be active </p>
<p>Joke, as most bulk items are collected by a Dustcart. that Breaks up Furniture etc when loaded</p>
<p>As stated when picked up by Scavenger Crews</p>
<p>Except for electrical / Fridges which are picked up by trucks, which are large enough. Might be a issue of weight, getting them in truck</p>
<p>Will be interesting to hear out come of Councillors contact</p>
<p>Pleased to hear that Some councillors still seem to be active </p> Many thanks, Seema. This made…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13950072021-01-22T12:33:03.917ZAlan Stantonhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/AlanStanton
<p>Many thanks, Seema. This made my day.</p>
<p>Many thanks, Seema. This made my day.</p> I had the same conversation,…tag:harringayonline.com,2021-01-22:844301:Comment:13949802021-01-22T11:11:17.088ZDiondionhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Diondion
<p>I had the same conversation, too big to put in their truck, she said take it apart, I said it's one piece, she said take it to the recycling centre, I said it's too big for my car, she had no further suggestions. I asked what was the point of a bulky waste recycling service which couldn't handle bulky waste, she had no further suggestions</p>
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<p>I spent a fun hour at lunch sawing it into small pieces and disposing of in my normal bin. I pitied those poor Scottish people in that…</p>
<p>I had the same conversation, too big to put in their truck, she said take it apart, I said it's one piece, she said take it to the recycling centre, I said it's too big for my car, she had no further suggestions. I asked what was the point of a bulky waste recycling service which couldn't handle bulky waste, she had no further suggestions</p>
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<p>I spent a fun hour at lunch sawing it into small pieces and disposing of in my normal bin. I pitied those poor Scottish people in that film, you know the one, awful hard work. </p>