They're Wheelie Coming
Ealing's new rubbish collection system starts in June
Ealing Council's announced the start date for the new recycling and rubbish system - Monday 6th June.
Despite huge opposition and a petition of several thousand, residents have to change from the current black bag/green box collection to wheelie bins.
The blue wheelie will be for recycling, the black for general waste and the bins will be collected on alternate weeks - food waste can still be put out every week.
Properties unsuitable for the wheelie bins (such as those on red routes) will have different arrangements. Personalised letters will be sent to every household over the next few weeks explaining the new system.
Whilst there are expected to be a few teething problems as residents adjust to the new system, the council isn't anticipating a major rebellion - as witnessed in neighbouring Brentford.
Councillor Bassam Mahfouz,cabinet member for transport environment and leisure said Ealing has handled the issue differently from other authorities with council officers inspecting every property to make sure the wheelie bins would be suitable.
He said: '' This new service is going to be a big improvement. Wheelie bins will make it easier for people to recycle more meaning less waste sent to landfill, and they will also keep our streets cleaner by cutting down on the number of black bags ripped open by foxes. And because wheelie bins will be collected on alternate weeks, residents will see fewer trucks on the road, meaning less pollution and congestion on local streets.'
3rd March 2016