Is 'Bin Alley' the best solution for our recycling? - Harringay online2024-03-29T14:26:30Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topics/is-this-really-the-best-solution-for-our-recycling?feed=yes&xn_auth=noFollowing on from this - I re…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-18:844301:Comment:4084472012-09-18T18:51:57.096ZSalsahttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SallyBrown
<p>Following on from this - I requested all smaller bins last Thursday and they just arrived now. It was an easy process. We now have all smaller black and green bins (because we don;t have much rubbish) and our front yard looks a million times better. The men who delivered them were very polite and helpful. <strong>Thank you Veolia!! <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></strong></p>
<p>Following on from this - I requested all smaller bins last Thursday and they just arrived now. It was an easy process. We now have all smaller black and green bins (because we don;t have much rubbish) and our front yard looks a million times better. The men who delivered them were very polite and helpful. <strong>Thank you Veolia!! <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></strong></p> Glad to hear it - I'll be bac…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-18:844301:Comment:4081642012-09-18T16:05:48.260ZAbihttps://harringayonline.com/profile/flump
<p>Glad to hear it - I'll be back here to find out how to start the process as soon as they introduce this policy in the East of the borough, so I'm glad it's not all doom and gloom.</p>
<p>Glad to hear it - I'll be back here to find out how to start the process as soon as they introduce this policy in the East of the borough, so I'm glad it's not all doom and gloom.</p> On a positive note 4 weeks ag…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-18:844301:Comment:4080612012-09-18T15:24:52.539ZNick G-Thttps://harringayonline.com/profile/NicholasGriffinTorrington
<p>On a positive note 4 weeks ago I requested a smaller recycling bin (along with a new black bin, food recycling bin, kitchen caddy and garden waste sack) and was told I would receive these items within ten days. The process was straightforward and certainly not tortuous. They all arrived a week later, so perhaps they've got their house in order since then.</p>
<p>On a positive note 4 weeks ago I requested a smaller recycling bin (along with a new black bin, food recycling bin, kitchen caddy and garden waste sack) and was told I would receive these items within ten days. The process was straightforward and certainly not tortuous. They all arrived a week later, so perhaps they've got their house in order since then.</p> Yep, if they dont get emptied…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-18:844301:Comment:4079332012-09-18T14:48:00.376ZRuthhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Ruth70
<p>Yep, if they dont get emptied, even less enthusiasm for people using them in the first place. They promised weekly on that and should deliver. </p>
<p>Yep, if they dont get emptied, even less enthusiasm for people using them in the first place. They promised weekly on that and should deliver. </p> Agree with you, the collectio…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-18:844301:Comment:4076332012-09-18T11:34:58.828ZChristopher Fowlerhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ChristopherFowler
<p>Agree with you, the collection of the "compostables" from the smaller bin seems a bit haphazard. There have been occasions recently when my bin, right next to the front gate, has not been emptied, but I notice that my neighbours' bins have been emptied. A bit of consistency would be good.</p>
<p>Agree with you, the collection of the "compostables" from the smaller bin seems a bit haphazard. There have been occasions recently when my bin, right next to the front gate, has not been emptied, but I notice that my neighbours' bins have been emptied. A bit of consistency would be good.</p> Yeah I don't use the food rec…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-18:844301:Comment:4076842012-09-18T09:52:07.683ZJJ Bhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JJB
<p>Yeah I don't use the food recycle bin. A second bin around my house and infront of it is too much expecailly since it would haev very little in it. So that just goes in the general waste. I am an extreme composter, eat little meat anad just don't have much food waste. Are peoplle recommendinig that I should accumaulate all of thsi until theee si enough bulk to filol the food waste bin?</p>
<p>THAt in essence is wahthe Councilhas imposed on the entire Borough by goin to collectiing geeral…</p>
<p>Yeah I don't use the food recycle bin. A second bin around my house and infront of it is too much expecailly since it would haev very little in it. So that just goes in the general waste. I am an extreme composter, eat little meat anad just don't have much food waste. Are peoplle recommendinig that I should accumaulate all of thsi until theee si enough bulk to filol the food waste bin?</p>
<p>THAt in essence is wahthe Councilhas imposed on the entire Borough by goin to collectiing geeral rubbish every two weeks. The fact is this exercise has nothing to do with improving recycling. It is all about redecuing costs. Veolia operates in Frnce and is very efficient depneding on the contract the local authority gives it/what is allowed to happen (I am in no way defending Veolia).</p>
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<p>The measures put in place are a one size fits all crude means of ticking therefuse box without really seeeking to improve things all round. Refuse cllection is not only about recycling. It is an essentila function of the local authority. hey are alos tresponsible for the street scape and improving the quality of llife i the Borough so they should have thoroughly thought through the issues before dogmagtically imposuing this bin horror on us. They were told what would happen. They need to resolve the situation because it is making our neighbourhoods worse than they were before.</p>
<p>One step forward, two steps backward in Tottenham. A lot of it to do with the ineptitue and the weakness of Haringey Council.</p> For me, the only problem with…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-18:844301:Comment:4076812012-09-18T09:23:36.470ZAbihttps://harringayonline.com/profile/flump
<p>For me, the only problem with food recycling is the haphazard approach to collection: I was less than overjoyed to see it still sitting quite visible next to my (emptied) mixed recycling bin this morning, totally ignored and not for the first time. The stinking waste will now presumably sit there till next Tuesday, if we're lucky.</p>
<p>If doing this is going to be enforced (and I have no problem with this in theory) then Veolia need to at least get up to speed with their own side of the…</p>
<p>For me, the only problem with food recycling is the haphazard approach to collection: I was less than overjoyed to see it still sitting quite visible next to my (emptied) mixed recycling bin this morning, totally ignored and not for the first time. The stinking waste will now presumably sit there till next Tuesday, if we're lucky.</p>
<p>If doing this is going to be enforced (and I have no problem with this in theory) then Veolia need to at least get up to speed with their own side of the bargain.</p> Unfortunately i can't argue w…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-17:844301:Comment:4076612012-09-17T21:27:52.102Zanthttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ant
<p>Unfortunately i can't argue with that as it took over two months and quite a lot of emails and phone calls before i got finally got my smaller green wheelie bin.</p>
<p>Unfortunately i can't argue with that as it took over two months and quite a lot of emails and phone calls before i got finally got my smaller green wheelie bin.</p> In response to Ant re: a clea…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-17:844301:Comment:4076602012-09-17T21:20:16.851ZRuthhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Ruth70
<p>In response to Ant re: a clear public statement about swapping bins... Not sure I would actually, having read about the 'tortuous' process people have written about getting smaller bins. I dont want the third degree. I wouldnt trust that it would be simple to do in future.</p>
<p>Not sure I can cope with moving from Bin Alley Hell to Bin Swopping Hell... and back. But that's me. </p>
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<p>I wonder if, come Christmas/New year and bad weather, delayed collections etc., will more people…</p>
<p>In response to Ant re: a clear public statement about swapping bins... Not sure I would actually, having read about the 'tortuous' process people have written about getting smaller bins. I dont want the third degree. I wouldnt trust that it would be simple to do in future.</p>
<p>Not sure I can cope with moving from Bin Alley Hell to Bin Swopping Hell... and back. But that's me. </p>
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<p>I wonder if, come Christmas/New year and bad weather, delayed collections etc., will more people use more of their bins? Just a point...</p> Hi Ruth, when you say -
"I co…tag:harringayonline.com,2012-09-17:844301:Comment:4074192012-09-17T19:53:55.395Zanthttps://harringayonline.com/profile/ant
<p>Hi Ruth, when you say -</p>
<p>"<em>I could get rid of my 2 bins completely as I share with neighbour but if I was suddenly to adopt some kids then my needs would change. Or, if I rented out my place, the renters might want their own bins.</em>"</p>
<p>Do you think if there was something like a clear public statement from the council/Veolia saying that we'll be free to swap sizes when ever our requirements change that it would help you to get rid of some bins now?</p>
<p>Hi Ruth, when you say -</p>
<p>"<em>I could get rid of my 2 bins completely as I share with neighbour but if I was suddenly to adopt some kids then my needs would change. Or, if I rented out my place, the renters might want their own bins.</em>"</p>
<p>Do you think if there was something like a clear public statement from the council/Veolia saying that we'll be free to swap sizes when ever our requirements change that it would help you to get rid of some bins now?</p>