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In the News (Thu 16 Feb 12)

  
  BBC - h2g2 - Wheelie Bins
Wheelie bins are functional, but they were never intended to be aesthetically pleasing.
Wheelie bin camouflage generally consists of four self-adhesive vinyl sheets that are fitted to the four faces of the bin.
The wheelie bin has also become a medium of political expression: Two individuals were arrested in May 1998 in Birmingham, UK, when the wheelie bin they were occupying was pushed into the ranks of riot police trying to restrain demonstrators.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A480278   (1882 words)

  
 Citiwaste - Townsville City Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
Please remember if the bin is lost, stolen or damaged it may be claimed against certain household insurance and is the responsibility of the owner to provide a replacement bin.
It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain the condition of the wheelie bin.
Garbage bins and recycling bins should be placed side by side at the edge of the road, with the wheels to the house, and clear of trees and other obstructions (eg.
www.townsville.qld.gov.au /services/citiwaste/bins.asp   (388 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Wheelie bins
THE row over wheelie bins in the New Town has intensified after residents claimed binmen failed to collect rubbish because the street was "too slippy".
AN exhibition of photographs of giant wheelie bins is to be staged in the Capital as part of a...
MORE than 80,000 wheelie bins are to be issued free of charge to Borders households as part of a...
news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=896   (498 words)

  
 Wheelie Clean Bins
The odours associated with wheelie bins are due to the build up of rotten materials, liquid deposits and germs.
We use specialised equipment to clean your bin, this removes material at the bottom of the bin and stuck to the sides.
Washing wheelie bins can be difficult due to the size of the bin, our process starts when the bin has been emptied and we can clean inside.
www.wheeliecleanbins.co.uk /default.asp   (181 words)

  
 Wheelie bins to buy online at UK Wheelie Bins
Wheelie bins were the revolution to replace the common household dust bin.
Simply browse our range of bins, select the right size and type for you, enter your payment information and your wheelie bin is delivered within 7 days, free to any mainland UK address.
Wheelie bins are cleaner, safer and more hygenic, especially around children and animals.
www.ukwheeliebins.com   (243 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Wheelie Bins - A480278
Dustmen2 would pick up the bins by one handle, and hoist them over their shoulders in a way calculated to display a cavalier disregard for weight and hygiene.
Wheelie bins are usually rectangular, heavy, plastic boxes, about four feet tall and 18 inches square3, with a hinged, flap lid and two wheels on the bottom, the same side as the lid hinge.
Many local authorities require that bins are presented at the kerb4 for collection, and moving an old style bin from the backyard to the street was fraught with the potential for serious muscular distress.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/plain/A480278   (1952 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins, Sales & Spares - UK supplier of 240 litre wheelie bins.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
Our wheelie bins are compatible with the majority of local authority vehicular lift loaders and should therefore be acceptable to local authorities who empty directly into their refuse collection vehicles. If in doubt please contact your local authority to ensure that they will collect and empty from privately purchased wheelie bins.
Some councils have taken the decision not to issue wheelie bins on the grounds that to implement such a scheme would be too expensive, while others feel that the use of wheelie bins has a negative impact on residents will to participate in other recycling schemes.
In any event of you live in a London borough and intend to purchase a wheelie bin to store household waste in, it's best to check with your local authority to determine what their policy is to the used of privately purchased wheelie bins.
www.binsforyou.co.uk   (1112 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins & Refuse Collections
Most homes in Swale now make use of wheelie bins, and their introduction has proven to have been very successful, with wheelie bins becoming the favoured means of waste containment in the Borough (premises where wheelie bins are not viable due to storage or access constrains may continue to use plastic bags).
Most households in Swale are entitled to a free wheelie bin, with the exception of new development's built after January 12th 1993, and in addition to providing bins, Swale will also provide replacement bins free of charge should yours become damaged or unsuitable for use.
It is the developer's responsibility to purchase bins for the development after 12th January 1993, but in a case where the developer won't supply bins, residents may purchase a bin for themselves at a cost of £35.
www.swale.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=1268   (688 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins
In September 2004, the council conducted a survey of households in the pilot scheme, which showed 84% wanted the bins to replace bags, but only a slim majority agreed that fortnightly collection of each waste type was satisfactory, and only 10% wanted blue bins, although 41% didn’t care what colour they were.
They also agreed to order fl bins with blue lids and to offer an exchange scheme for those households in the pilot scheme that want to get rid of their blue bins.
The bins are also tied up with the council’s plans for a waste plant and they would risk abortive costs if bins were abandoned and fl sacks maintained.
www.knaphill.org /WheelieBins.htm   (785 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins, Edinburgh, CEC, Council Wheelie Bins
Having had to ‘live’ with these bins for the last three years, we would echo every single one of their concerns many times over and take issue with those supporting the policy who have not had direct experience of them.
We have three bins located in front of our office which is in a side street on the south side of the city centre in a tenemental area.
When the bins were emptied on the Monday, the binmen left it behind and we were obliged to phone up to have it removed.
www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk /wheelie_bins.htm   (712 words)

  
 The Argus Forums - Wheelie bins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
A campaign group fighting to keep wheelie bins from their streets is carrying out a survey of thousands of homes in their community.
Wheelie bins look and smell a darn lot better than festering, stinking fl bags that have been ripped open by foxes and gulls.
Wheelie bins are a good way to get people to recycle (endless fl bags of rubbish can't be put inside them).
forums.theargus.co.uk /topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3115   (2383 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins for sale
Wheelie Bin Sales offer top quality wheelie bins at very competitive prices.
All of our 4 wheeled container range of wheelie bins have 4 heavy duty swivel castors, 2 of which are fitted with foot brakes.
We stock a wide range of wheelie bins for waste disposal including heavy duty plastic containers ranging from 90 to 1100 Litres and galvanised steel ranging from 240 to 1280 Litres.
www.wheeliebinsales.co.uk   (266 words)

  
 WHEELIE BINS
A number of wheelie bins were delivered by North Devon Council and left on the pavement.
One of the bins was blown into a residents car breaking the wing mirror and damaging the paintwork.
In a letter to the resident, Zurich said, "The bin left on the pavement was blown by strong winds, and as you will appreciate, our customer (the council) cannot be held liable for natural elements." Stray bins were the resonsibility of householders and, Zurich added, the council cannot be resonsible for residents actions.
www.derbygripe.co.uk /wbin.htm   (320 words)

  
 Brighton & Hove City Council - wheelie bins
If you are unsure where to place your wheelie bin collection, please refer to this guide.
The bin is the property of the council but it is your responsibility to look after it.
If your bin is stolen or damaged, please complete a wheelie bin order form on-line, or contact Cityclean to order a new one.
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk /index.cfm?request=c1119701   (495 words)

  
 Huon Valley Council - Wheelie Bins - FAQ
Your wheelie bin should be placed at the kerb or roadside next to your driveway, in a clear, unobstructed area, with the wheels facing away from the road and the Council logo facing the road. 
Your wheelie bin is designed to move easily when full.  Many people choose to leave the bin just inside their property boundary.
Another alternative is to purchase a 'Wheelie Bin Hitch' from Council and to drive your waste to the pick-up point.  Please click here for further information about the Wheelie Bin Hitch, a device for helping you to get your wheelie bin to the pick up point if you have a long driveway.
www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=477   (557 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins and Recycling Containers for the home and business with fast delivery to UK.
Wheelie Bins and Recycling Containers for the home and business with fast delivery to UK.
Bins.uk supply Wheelie Bins and Recycling Containers for the home and business with fast delivery to the mainland UK.
If you need a wheelie bin for home, the "standard" size is 240-litre, although the 120-litre and 340-litre are sometimes used.
www.bins.uk.com   (232 words)

  
 Wheelie Bin & Wheelie Bins by WheeliebinsRus
If you are looking for the perfect wheelie bin at a very affordable price in the UK then you've come to the right place.
We stock a range of sizes of refuse bins and have readily available to deliver to you everything from our 120 litre bin through to the larger 1100 litre wheelie bin.
wheelie bins available in a range of colours for you to choose from, but we will even deliver straight to your door.
www.wheeliebinsrus.com   (274 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins - Home
We supply wheelie bins with free delivery to all of mainland England and Wales.
We also supply larger commercial bins and wheelie bins in commercial quantities, generally from stock.
Please note, all our wheelie bins comply with standard council refuse collection requirements but you are responsible for checking that the wheelie bin you select is suitable for your particular circumstances in case your council has some peculiar rules regarding which size wheelie bins they will empty.
www.britishbins.co.uk   (179 words)

  
 Wheelie bins
We offer many sizes of wheelie bin which are suitable for most households and businesses to use
Our bins are offered at a great price, plus there is FREE delivery on any bin to any UK mainland address.
Please note that the the standard colour of the bins is green.
www.ukwheeliebins.com /wheelie-bins.html   (181 words)

  
 Wheelie bins boost recycling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
The introduction of wheelie bins has boosted recycling rates and captured the imagination of nearly every household across northern Portsmouth.
Wheelie bins were delivered to around 15,000 homes in Paulsgrove, Wymering, Cosham, Drayton and Farlington in June.
Obviously we would encourage as many residents as possible to have a wheelie bin to maximise the amount of recyclable waste collected - but ultimately it’s the householder’s choice.
www.portsmouth.gov.uk /living/907.html   (395 words)

  
 :: COSMO CITY HOMEOWNERS GET WHEELIE BINS ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
PIKITUP is undertaking a wheelie bin census to improve its service, sort out any cases of incorrect billing and clamp down on collection delays.
The new wheelie bins gradually have been introduced across Joburg to make rubbish collection easier and cleaner.
Maggie Mofokeng, the first Cosmo City resident to receive her bin, said it was significant to her because it affirmed that she was now part of a recognised formal structure entitled to enjoy fully fledged municipal services.
www.joburg.org.za /2005/dec/dec12_bins.stm   (501 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins Delivered
The first 6,000 bins were delivered to residents in Chigwell and Lambourne during the week of 10 October.
Residents across the rest of the district are expected to receive wheelie bins on a phased basis during 2006 as the District gradually switches to the new alternate weekly refuse and recycling service.
The introduction of wheelie bin collections coincides with the official introduction of district-wide plastic bottle recycling in the clear recycling sacks.
www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk /news/2005/Wheelie_Bins_Delivered.asp   (666 words)

  
 The Scotsman - Scotland - Wheelie bins spark safety fear
ROAD safety groups have raised fears that giant wheelie bins placed on double yellow lines could increase the risk of accidents on Edinburgh’s streets.
The council has brought in the wheelie bins to tenement areas of the capital in a bid to solve litter problems caused by fl bags, often ripped apart by seagulls and foxes.
Police will not take action over wheelie bins on yellow lines as the enforcement of the lines is the council’s responsibility.
thescotsman.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=820772003   (453 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins
The benefit to the environment is increased further with the use of new low emission refuse collection vehicles, which several boroughs are now introducing.
Wheelie bins eliminate the need for plastic bags, of which millions are currently used in the UK per year.
The new collection vehicles use natural gas which reduce levels of sulphur oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydro-carbon and other toxic emissions by up to 75% when compared to petrol and diesel vehicles.
www.greenconsumerguide.com /article6.html   (100 words)

  
 Flickr: Wheelie Bins
I though this group was for wheelie bins
Coming to a bin near you, the spy that tells how much rubbish you create
For wheelie bins - they're everywhere and they go unnoticed.
www.flickr.com /groups/wheelie   (74 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins
We may also let you have two bins if, for example, you have a very large family.
Wheelie Bin Request form or via the contact centre on 020 8430 2000.
Normally, we will replace wheelie bins at least once free of charge if they are stolen or vandalised.
www.newham.gov.uk /Services/HouseholdWaste/AboutUs/WheelieBins.htm   (168 words)

  
 Ein2: [Wheelie Bins for Waste]
Now the kraken tenticles of the wheelie kingdom are extending to take in the Golden Triangle and have the population been consulted.
The anti-dumpster people say that the bins take up parking spaces which are already in limited supply and they encourage people to dump their garbage anytime so it's smelly.
If we ever get wheelie bins, unless we put them across the street, there is no way just outside our building to avoid blocking the pavement (sidewalk) which is only about a person and a half wide.
einiverse.eingang.org /ein2/archives/2003/09/wheelie_bins_fo.html   (1306 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
Wheelie Bin Capacity 240 litre 670 x 580 x 1070mm Weight 14.2kg
Wheelie Bin Capacity 360 litre 880 x 600 x 1100mm Weight 22.5kg
Wheelie Bin Capacity 660 litre 770 x 1370 x 1210mm Weight 45kg
www.spectrasystems.co.uk /wheelie_bins.htm   (88 words)

  
 Wheelie Bins For Recycling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
The wheelie bins have made a huge improvement to your recycling service and the amount of recyclables we collect.
The new wheelie bins are convenient, easy and safe to handle - for you and for your collection crew.
An average family has enough recycling to fill a 240L bin, the slim size 180L bin is good if you only have a limited amount of space to store your bin and the small 140L bin is best for those residents who have very small forecourts or have problems moving the larger bins.
www.portsmouth.gov.uk /living/895.html   (631 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - wheelie bins, bins, wheelie bin, wheeley bin items at low prices
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search.ebay.co.uk /Weelie-Bins_W0QQfclZ4QQfnuZ1   (237 words)

  
 press2000\wheelie bins.txt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-01)
Elderly residents in Great Barr have been alarmed by Birmingham City Council proposals to introduce wheelie bins, according to Jon Hunt, Liberal Democrat Focus team leader.
Under the proposals fl bag collections would be replaced by wheelie bins - which can contain more rubbish but have to be wheeled on to the road side by the householder.
The wheelie bin scheme has been put forward by transportation cabinet member Cllr Mike Leddy who, ironically, represents the Perry Barr ward.
www.cix.co.uk /~jonhunt/others/perrybarr/press/wheelies1.html   (353 words)

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