Author Archive: direct2u

Where do you store your wheelie bins?

Last week, Eric Pickles called for ‘hiding places’ for wheelie bins on all new home developments; what’s your verdict on the idea? In recent months, wheelie bins have been in the spotlight, with towns receiving wheelie bins from their local councils replacing black bags which previously brought a number of problems. When the rollout was first announced it angered many residents, however many people have come to terms with the new wheelie bin schemes, seeing the benefits for themselves that it has brought. Pickle now claims that millions of homes have wheelie bins, but nowhere to store them. We are… Read more

20th August 2013 0

Outdoor Litter Bins Keeping Streets Clean!

Despite outdoor litter bins being provided for public use, the amount of litter dropped onto our streets is becoming a growing concern. Recent statistics are showing that communities throughout England are being blighted by litter. Whether it is laziness to find any outdoor litter bins or ignorance, litter on the street can cause the potential for serious problems including infestations of rats and vermin. What many do not realise is the cost of cleaning up litter. One of the biggest litter offenders is chewing gum, which once trodden into the pavement requires specialist removal. Furthermore, many people forget that dropping rubbish… Read more

14th August 2013 0

Recycling Rates Rise Due To Wheelie Bin Success!

Since the introduction of wheelie bins to the Birmingham area recycling rates have increased in one month alone! At Wheelie Bins Direct2U we have been keen to follow the introduction of wheelie bins to the Birmingham area, and have noticed that the original opposition to the new type of waste collection has been subsiding. Now, it has been claimed that over the last month alone, Birmingham has seen a turnaround in its recycling figures. The 9,000 wheelie bins that were rolled out to homes in Bournbrook, Brandwood and more recently to homes in Harbourn, have already been the reason for… Read more

29th July 2013 0

Worried about Wheelie Bin Theft?

As wheelie bins become the preferred method of waste collection across the United Kingdom, wheelie bin thefts have also been on the rise. Thefts have occurred for numerous reasons, from the obvious, for example, to replace lost or stolen bins, to be taken for an extra bin, and even to be used in criminal activity such as to store and transport stolen goods. There are many people who are finding different uses for the simple wheelie bin rather than just for waste collections, so it is important to protect your own bin from theft. When it comes to protecting your… Read more

11th July 2013 0