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Overflowing bins in parks and beauty spots.

It is noticeable there is more litter at places like a Chiswick House, Dukes Meadows and  other open spaces. Generally people are trying to use the bins. The problem is they are too small and too few and far between. I think people when people see bins are full they are less inclined to bother disposing of their rubbish. The foxes are tearing up the bags around the already overflowing bins.   A simple solution sure is for councils to bring in more or larger wheeled bins   This would encourage people to use more and prevent overspill. Although I think councils should put up notices encouraging people to take away their own rubbish to help stop spreading the virus.

Sean Wales ● 2345d7 Comments

I noted this at the weekended and reported it to the Council. I had a positive response but I am chasing up for a firm commitment and fast response. I am told they usually supply additional bins for the summer months but obviously the current situation has moved things forward. You can reach me via email ron.mushiso@hounslow.gov.uk to track the case

Ron Mushiso ● 2345d

Great news.

Sean Wales ● 2345d

People don't want to pay taxes - yet still want services!Yesterday when out for my walk I passed a fried chicken box with the remains of the chicken in it in the middle of a small park.  Not near a bin - it just looks like whoever was eating it got up and walked away.Shameful behaviour.Another time and another place I might have picked it up and taken it to a bin but not in the present circumstances.Next there will hysterics over seeing... OMG rats!Why spoil the places you like to enjoy?

Philippa Bond ● 2345d

Report overflowing bins on fms.hounslowhighways.org

Cllr Sam Hearn ● 2345d

I am not sure what the story is in Hounslow but Ealing still has its waste contract with Amey (until next month). So there is a disincentive to have new bins, as it costs the Council. This inflexibility is just one of the problems with outsourcing, depending upon the detail of the contract of course.A couple of years back we managed to get the bins on Acton Green collected in the late afternoon, resulting in less rubbish re-distributed by the foxes overnight.

Andrew Steed ● 2344d

Sam, does that apply in non-Council areas like Gunnersbury Park or Chiswick House?

Ken Munn ● 2344d

Interesting to hear the two astronauts the other day being told to collect and bag all their waste and bring it with them out onto the ISS for proper disposal.

Philippa Bond ● 2344d