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Tonight! Brixton Buzz brings the party to the Railway, Tulse Hill – and it’s free all night! Fri 20th Jan, 2017
Tonight! Brixton Buzz brings the party to the Railway, Tulse Hill – and it’s free all night! Fri 20th Jan, 2017
discobastard
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As T & P has just pointed out in the Brixton forum - I am also unnaturally pleased to see that we now have wheelie recycle bins. While we don't really have space for them on Probyn Road, it does mean that the idiots who put their recycling out the day after the bins get collected won't have their bags ripped open by foxes and dirty nappies and food cartons strewn all over the fucking place, and then they won't *have* to not pick them up and leave their shite on the pavement all week until the street cleaning fairy turns up. Well done Lambeth - that is genuinely a good move.
T & P
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I'm pretty sure the recycling material should be in bags when we put them in the bins.
Then again recyclables are not 'offensive' so there might be a good environmental argument for putting them loose in the bin to save on recycling bags.
discobastard
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I can't imagine there would be any benefit to decanting them because a) they would end up stinking and b) you would need a sack to take the stuff out there in the first place and you'd be left holding a plastic bag. Which isn't recyclable [emoji4]
discobastard
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And for those of you that are watching this thread eagerly on a Friday night for more recycling bin gossip, I can exclusively reveal the design. I'd do a YouTube unboxing vid but they just appeared all ready to go.
Isn't she a beauty??
ETA: disappointingly the round sticker on the top says that is a resource to be shared between neighbours so I won't be able to 'personalise' it [emoji57]
Isn't she a beauty??
ETA: disappointingly the round sticker on the top says that is a resource to be shared between neighbours so I won't be able to 'personalise' it [emoji57]
discobastard
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Have you been on Probyn Road? Nobody gives a fuck what they put in their recycling bags. Dirty nappies, filthy food cartons, manky tissues etc.
BAG IT AND BIN IT! [emoji1]
sparkybird
ask the bird...
The leaflet from Lambeth said NO plastic recycling sacks to be put in the new green bins as they are 'contaminants'. You can return unwanted clear sacks somewhere (libraries? If any are still open...), but like that's gonna happen - I'm keeping mine as 'free' bin bags
discobastard
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WOW. I stand unreservedly corrected and suitably ashamed [emoji4] I'm gonna need a new system..The leaflet from Lambeth said NO plastic recycling sacks to be put in the new green bins as they are 'contaminants'. You can return unwanted clear sacks somewhere (libraries? If any are still open...), but like that's gonna happen - I'm keeping mine as 'free' bin bags
Thanks for the info sparkybird. I haven't seen any leaflet as yet...
Maharani
Just like Heaven
I read you last bit as 'that's genuinely moving'. I was moved to see mine I must say!!
Maharani
Just like Heaven
Decunt
T & P
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Worse than Hitler
I'm quite anal about such matters and will even ensure the plastic tops of plastic bottles are removed before the bottle goes in the recycling.
Overall Lambeth's scheme is very easy going. The poor sods across Herne Hill and beyond, which falls under Southwark Council, have to separate their recycling into three types.
Maharani
Just like Heaven
Cost saving exercise in the long run no doubt.The leaflet from Lambeth said NO plastic recycling sacks to be put in the new green bins as they are 'contaminants'. You can return unwanted clear sacks somewhere (libraries? If any are still open...), but like that's gonna happen - I'm keeping mine as 'free' bin bags
Maharani
Just like Heaven
So shiny and new...my first thought was I need to get me a sticker for him!And for those of you that are watching this thread eagerly on a Friday night for more recycling bin gossip, I can exclusively reveal the design. I'd do a YouTube unboxing vid but they just appeared all ready to go.
Isn't she a beauty??
ETA: disappointingly the round sticker on the top says that is a resource to be shared between neighbours so I won't be able to 'personalise' it [emoji57]
Maharani
Just like Heaven
I got one
T & P
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But for once, one that makes sense, makes life easier and is environmentally friendlier. Win-win-win!
sparkybird
ask the bird...
Oops, think I came on a bit headmistress there....
Anyway, of course discobastard you've got a bin and no leaflet and I've got a leaflet and no bin. It's LAMBETH, innit
T & P
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I got no flyer either but deep in the Lambeth website they indeed state bags must not be used. If it weren't for this thread I'd have never guessed, as undoubtedly thousands of other residents who didn't get the flyer and don't read this site will be unaware of.
They also say on the website that if there is any rubbish or non-recyclable material in the bin, they will just not empty it. Let's hope all the neighbours use it properly and no passer-by decides to put any unsuitable stuff in the bin.
They also say on the website that if there is any rubbish or non-recyclable material in the bin, they will just not empty it. Let's hope all the neighbours use it properly and no passer-by decides to put any unsuitable stuff in the bin.
Thimble Queen
Called away to another place
I don't understand why you can't put a recycling bag in the recycling bin. I read the post about it being a contaminant but like how where they dealing with the bags before the bins arrived? Why can't they deal with the bags in the same way now... They'll still be going on the same trucks 
Thimble Queen
Called away to another place
So does everyone in Lambeth have recycling bins now? For some reason, I was under the impression some house holds still have bags?
T & P
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I think it is just starting to be introduced. Here's the FAQ page I found about it
https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/rr_green_bin_faq_2017.pdf
discobastard
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Just so we're all clear (I did get a leaflet but life got in the way)
Maharani
Just like Heaven
Cost innit? They'll be saving in the long term not giving out bags. The supplier probably put their prices up too.I don't understand why you can't put a recycling bag in the recycling bin. I read the post about it being a contaminant but like how where they dealing with the bags before the bins arrived? Why can't they deal with the bags in the same way now... They'll still be going on the same trucks
discobastard
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Sorry they're the wrong way round, they weren't when I took the pictures.
I will however be reporting the couple on the first pic for rooting through my trash. Disgraceful - probably looking for utility bills to steal my identity.
I will however be reporting the couple on the first pic for rooting through my trash. Disgraceful - probably looking for utility bills to steal my identity.
Thimble Queen
Called away to another place
Yeah I get bit. My question is about process. If people still have the bags, then why can't they continue to use them to put their recycling in and place them in the bins. Other residents are just using bags so why are they considered contaminants when placed in the new bins. This doesn't make sense to me.
*I'm not expecting you to know the answers obviously.
discobastard
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I dunno. Bags can't be that pricy compared to bins. Big investment but in the 5 year long run I suspect its about having foxes not throwing shit all over the place, so fewer fly tipping and complaints. But you might be right.
And I reckon it is also easier to deal with three flats' worth of shit in one bin that 6 bags where some of them have burst. Who knows. Wil be fun finding out though. We can discuss earnestly tomorrow night
discobastard
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Anyways, on Probyn Road it can't get any worse re recycling and trash on the street than it is already, so I watch with interest... and hope
