How are garden waste collections more important than peoples lives

KatrinaWaves

Moneyineptitude said:

adonis said:

My issue is we can have food waste in ours so I have a lot of chicken and meat remains in the bin that will be starting to stink and I am not going to dig them out from the grass cuttings and various prunings.

I think you should seriously re-think that attitude. 

Why have you put such food waste in your garden bin in the first place?

 Remove it now, the health risk isn't going away anytime soon..

I think some councils do it that way? Maybe. Different types of treatment I think. Anyway, currently neither garden waste nor separate food waste are statutory so same rules would apply 

Torry_Quine

Our garden waste and recycling has been suspended for the moment and we've been told to put our food waste in the general bin for now. 
Our garden waste bin is collected all year round but there is a charge unless it only has good waste.

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KatrinaWaves said:

Moneyineptitude said:

adonis said:

My issue is we can have food waste in ours so I have a lot of chicken and meat remains in the bin that will be starting to stink and I am not going to dig them out from the grass cuttings and various prunings.

I think you should seriously re-think that attitude. 

Why have you put such food waste in your garden bin in the first place?

 Remove it now, the health risk isn't going away anytime soon..

I think some councils do it that way? Maybe. Different types of treatment I think. Anyway, currently neither garden waste nor separate food waste are statutory so same rules would apply 

No Council will knowingly accept garden waste mixed with food waste containing meat. 

Vegetable food waste  in the garden waste bin is acceptable for obvious reasons but anything else is contamination. 

Surely separate food waste is just as unhealthy left uncollected as general household waste? So why doesn't it form party of the statutory collection requirement? 

KatrinaWaves

Moneyineptitude said:

KatrinaWaves said:

Moneyineptitude said:

adonis said:

My issue is we can have food waste in ours so I have a lot of chicken and meat remains in the bin that will be starting to stink and I am not going to dig them out from the grass cuttings and various prunings.

I think you should seriously re-think that attitude. 

Why have you put such food waste in your garden bin in the first place?

 Remove it now, the health risk isn't going away anytime soon..

I think some councils do it that way? Maybe. Different types of treatment I think. Anyway, currently neither garden waste nor separate food waste are statutory so same rules would apply 

No Council will knowingly accept garden waste mixed with food waste containing meat. 

Vegetable food waste  in the garden waste bin is acceptable for obvious reasons but anything else is contamination. 

Surely separate food waste is just as unhealthy left uncollected as general household waste? So why doesn't it form party of the statutory collection requirement? 

https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/environment/bins-rubbish-recycling/bins-and-collections/brown-bins/

As I said, I believe some councils now do, this one linked appears to.

not something mine does, but, some do! My garden bin is ONLY for garden waste and does not allow any form of food scraps, veg or not.

mac.d

Moneyineptitude said:

No Council will knowingly accept garden waste mixed with food waste containing meat. 

Vegetable food waste  in the garden waste bin is acceptable for obvious reasons but anything else is contamination. 

Is this perhaps a difference between Scotland and the rest of the UK? Edit - clearly not just Scotland as KatrinaWaves has just posted! 

For example Stirling council - https://www.stirling.gov.uk/bins-waste-recycling/what-to-put-in-your-bins/

"Brown Bin (Garden and Food)
To be used for: leaves, grass, hedge cuttings, flowers, tea bags, coffee, all cooked and uncooked food waste, egg shells.

Please do not put the following in this bin: plastic bags, plant pots, pet waste, soil, turf, stones, liquids, building wood"

"Lothian Council - 

What can I put in my brown bin? Food and garden waste can go in your brown bin including:

tea bags, coffee grounds, egg shells, cheese, fruit, vegetables and peelings, meat, fish, bones,  plate left overs, grass and hedge cuttings, flowers, small branches and weeds."

Incidentally, Stirling council is suspending the garden collection due to coronavirus and asking you just to put it in the normal 'non-recyclable' bin, but are still collecting recycling separately. 

DoaM

As I said earlier, my Council have a bin for combined garden and food waste. That said, the food waste should be in (tied up) biodegradable food waste bags and not simply tossed into the bin.

liggerz87

Didnt they want to charge for it but it was optional 

molerat

Food waste, including meat and bone, can be combined with garden waste if high temperature composting is used.  Our council do this but you have to pay £40 per year if you want to put garden waste in the bin.  They have just suspended recycling today but are continuing with garden & food.

Welsh_and_proud

mac.d said:

Moneyineptitude said:

No Council will knowingly accept garden waste mixed with food waste containing meat. 

Vegetable food waste  in the garden waste bin is acceptable for obvious reasons but anything else is contamination. 

Is this perhaps a difference between Scotland and the rest of the UK? Edit - clearly not just Scotland as KatrinaWaves has just posted! 

For example Stirling council - https://www.stirling.gov.uk/bins-waste-recycling/what-to-put-in-your-bins/

"Brown Bin (Garden and Food)
To be used for: leaves, grass, hedge cuttings, flowers, tea bags, coffee, all cooked and uncooked food waste, egg shells.

Please do not put the following in this bin: plastic bags, plant pots, pet waste, soil, turf, stones, liquids, building wood"

"Lothian Council - 

What can I put in my brown bin? Food and garden waste can go in your brown bin including:

tea bags, coffee grounds, egg shells, cheese, fruit, vegetables and peelings, meat, fish, bones,  plate left overs, grass and hedge cuttings, flowers, small branches and weeds."

Incidentally, Stirling council is suspending the garden collection due to coronavirus and asking you just to put it in the normal 'non-recyclable' bin, but are still collecting recycling separately. 

Where I live we have a small brown box for food then a 240 litre green wheelie bin for garden waste and bedding from rabbits, guinea pigs and small herbivore pets.

The council have now posted this on their website.

During the past few days it has become apparent that many people are using the government's advice to stay at home as an opportunity to ‘have a sort out’ of cupboards, children’s bedrooms etc. Unfortunately, this is causing extra pressure on our service.

We know it’s a big ask but please can residents try and reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste you are producing.

By using your black recycling boxes, brown food caddies and cardboard bags as much as possible there should be plenty of room in your 140 litre general waste bin for any remaining day-to-day household waste such as crisp bags, cling film, dog/cat waste etc.

KatrinaWaves

This is 100% true. I have seen comments on Facebook and calls to my own councils about ‘why are the tips closed! Surely they can wear gloves and we’ll stay far away!’

what part of necessary journey don’t you understand Brenda? You wanting to clear your house and garden out whilst stuck at home to save lives doesn’t mean you can risk lives to not have some tat on your driveway!!