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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

Wheelie Bins: The Verdict

Original opposition to wheelie bins, especially in the Birmingham area, is eventually subsiding. At first the idea of wheelie bins becoming part of our street furniture led to them being labelled as ‘hideous’ things that would clutter our streets and obstruct our pavements. However, the tides may be turning as wheelie bins are winning the public over and are even being requested in certain areas. The Statistics for wheelie bin success… The Birmingham Mail has conducted its own poll based on the current wheelie bin trial within Bournbrook and Harbourn. In April this year they asked residents: “Are you happy… Read more

27th June 2013 0