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Beware of the Phantom Bin Stuffers!
People who dump their rubbish in other people's bins are deliberately avoiding rubbish tip fees and fines, companies in the recycling sector have warned about this type of behaviour. To add insult to injury the homeowner whos bin has been filled up may not have theirs collected due to overflowing.
Read MoreIs a GPS Tracker the Key to Preventing Wheelie Bin Theft?
There are many stories around about wheelie bin theft, it is not a valuable as your car but can cause as much as a headache especially with councils charging for replacements. But is a GPS tracker the answer to combat this issue?
Read MoreWheelie Bin News Roundup 16th July
This weeks Wheelie Bin Roundup features stories about a thief facing jail term after he was caught trying to steal a safe in a wheelie bin, Bromsgrove and Redditch councils coming 4th in the list of most expensive garden waste collections, and finally Solihull has cost the council more than £85,000 so far due to faulty recycling bins.
Read MoreStoke Residents Who Leave Their Bins Out Could be Fined £100
Stoke residents have been warned they face a potential fine of £100 if they keep leaving their bins out past their collection day, the council have been forced to make this decision as bins are being left out permanently, blocking the pavement which then causes problems for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Read MoreBirmingham Council Calls for Doctors Notes to Prove You Need Assisted Bin Collections
The person in charge of Birminghams waste collections have been accused of introducing a tax on people who require help putting their wheelie bins out. He has ordered a full review of the residents who currently have assistance with their wheelie bins, he says they need to check if they still live at the address and whether they still need help.
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