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Originally Posted by jempalmer
This was amusing, I emailed my local council to ask why our recycling and normal household waste wasn't collected during the recent light snowfall.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jem *********************]
Sent: 29 January 2013 22:33
To: Wilkinson, Angela
Subject: Recycling and household waste collection (or the lack thereof).
Dear Sir / Madam,
I write this in frustration with regard to the lack of refuse and recycling collections during the recent inclement weather. The household waste was eventually collected (more than a week late) however the recycling has not. I noticed that throughout the snowy conditions the Postman, paper delivery person and many courier companies were able to continue their work. I would be very appreciative if you could provide a reasonable, and plausible, explanation as to why your contractors were unable to carry out the job that they are paid to do.
I await your response.
Good morning
Thank you for your e-mail.
Our crews were only able to collect from areas that were deemed safe. The service team have heavy duty wheelie bins they collect the refuse from and in some areas this was not possible. I would like to add that when the crews were not collecting refuse/recycling they were out helping Amenity Services gritting the byroads paths for elderly residents of Crawley.
We have been better equipped this year at collecting the refuse/recycling and having grit bags available at designated areas.
I am sorry if you have experienced any delay in the services from the refuse/recycling crews.
Regards
Angie |
Seems about right, councils have cut the facilities down that much they cannot cope even with the lightest of snow falls.