| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| Barefoot Andrew |
Over-filled binAnyone see this BBC news story?A. |
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| Jonnyboy |
I heard the interview on the radio. He was warned several times before being fined, he refused to pay the fine and didn't bother to defend himself in court.
Even the council officer said it didn't need to get that far, the guy is largely responsible if you ask me. |
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| vegplot |
I don't have much sympathy for him to be honest, he didn't defend himeself nor was he proactive in the dispute.
However, I wish local authorities would do more about litter in the verges. The lanes we cycle, narrow country pretty lanes are full of rubbish. |
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| Barefoot Andrew |
Would seem so, and he's rather missed the point if he wants a bigger bin to compensate for less frequent bin collections. But... it's possible this sort of public episode does little to convert wavering masses the a Better Way... Discuss. A. |
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| Rob R |
What an eejit, if people want to produce excess rubbish they should take it themselves to the tip  Often such bins aren't exactly overfilled though, it's just people who can't be bothered crushing packaging down to save space. 
I think someone needs to explain to him why that is not a good thing. 
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| Jonnyboy |
He already had the bigger bin, as the council were very keen to point out. |
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| Mrs Fiddlesticks |
absolutely! The key is not to bring it home in the first place. |
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| Mrs Fiddlesticks |
to some extent you're right, however it depends partly on how such a story is reported. |
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| Rob R |
I saw a news report the other day about possible plans to reintroduce refundable deposits for packaging, like the old days. 
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| Jonnyboy |
Exactly, when the numbskulls on radio 5 this morning realised that the owner had brought it on themselves they quickly changed their tack as to the perception it gave. Nicky Campbell went as far to ask if they minded being perceived as 'little hitlers'
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| Mrs Fiddlesticks |
the Mail would be completely focused on the council using a camera to get evidence of over flowing bin - headline would then read - Council snoops on householders bin - photo used to fine tax payer or something
or you could have Health hazard bin owner fined for repeated breach of rules which says something completely different |
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| Treacodactyl |
Father of four taken to court and fined ... because he overfilled his wheelie-bin by just four inches | ||||
| Jonnyboy |
Nice one daily mail. You've lived down to my estimations again.
I wonder if Cardiff City Council want their bin back? |
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| dpack |
why is this like the simpsons ? | ||||
| kevin.vinke |
The lid has to be down completely here or you get a yellow sticker. If it happens again they refuse (no pun intended) to collect it and they put a big red sticker on the bin. Our bin is only 80l ! | ||||
| Mrs Fiddlesticks |
can I be a smug old Mrs F and point out that with a family of four and 2 cats we usually put out no more than half an old fashioned dustbin. | ||||
| vegplot |
We put out a single black sack about once every 2-3 months. We don't have a wheelie bin, if we did we'd use it for composting. |