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Wheelie Bin News Roundup 4th June

This weeks Wheelie Bin News includes stories about a shop owner asking the council to help with other business wheelie bins being left outside of her shop for collection, Colchester Council are considering leasing a new vehicle to allow the recycling of plastics for those that live in flats, and finally recycling bins will be checked in New Zealand with the growing problem of contaminated waste.

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Overflowing Bins in Dundee are Attracting Rats

Residents of Srabraes Lane in Dundee are becoming more irate that the overflowing bins in their area are now attracting rats to the neighbourhood.  Students have complained to the council and saying it has been going on for weeks, signs have also been put to help encourage recycling to hopefully reduce some of the litter 

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Wheelie Bin News Roundup 21st May

This weeks Wheelie Bin Roundup features stories including Kenilworth residents being warned about disposing of hot ashes, a warden in East Lothian urging dog owners to dispose of their dog waste in any green wheelie bins, and finally an angry resident is disgusted about the amount of plastic litter in the area.

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Introducing New Zealand's First Radio Tagged, Non Spill Wheelie Bin

Refuse collectors in New Zealand will now know if someone tries to misuse any of the city's mixed recycling bins, these bins are fitted with radio tags which emit a warning light that informs collectors that they're about to empty a bin which does not match the address which it is linked to.

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Wheelie Bin Roundup 7th May

Stories in this weeks wheelie bin roundup include a new scheme in Glasgow which is set to replace smaller metal wheelie bins which leaves residents the possibility of having to drag bins down sets of stairs.  A man has been fined for illegally burning waste on his own land after investigation from the environmental agency, and finally Worcester residents are being told to keep wheelie bins locked away to avoid identity theft.  

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A 'Macho Culture' Among Salford's Bin Men is a Health Risk

A 'Macho Culture' among bin men in Salford is harming their health, they are often seen forgoing safety rules and practices to get the job done faster.  This often includes carrying two bins to the vehicle or working through breaks to get the job done quicker. 

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Transparent Wheelie Bins are Trialled in Australia

A council in Western Australia wanted to draw attention to how much waste we generate by giving 20 households transparent wheelie bins for 8 weeks.  The trial hopes to start a conversation about how residents can reduce the amount of waste generated just be recycling more. 

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Wheelie Bin News Roundup 23rd April

This weeks wheelie bin news features stories including parts of Cornwall which could see the introduction of wheelie bins, residents in Christchurch having their wheelie bins set on fire by a serial arsonist and finally the cost of garden waste collections in Newcastle is set to double in price. 

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Ever Wondered Why Wheelie Bin Designs Differ Across the UK

Whilst you have been travelling around the country have you noticed that the wheelie bins differ in every location, the UK does not have a standardised colour one general waste and one for recycling.  There are many different reasons for this, with one being each council uses different waste collection companies.  

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Stirling Council Unveils Proposals for New City Centre Waste Collections

Stirling Council have unveiled proposals for a new city centre waste collection, instead of bins only being collected they will now collect sacks as well.  Another option the council is looking at is the collection of business and domestic waste together. 

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