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Hokey Cokey Wheelie Bin

Wednesday, the first day of our Wheelie Re-Cycling bin collection. We have a small front garden and despite both being disabled, at 7am we dutifully lugged our bin - heavier than we thought - to our front gate interpreted as the 'edge of our property'.  I do know that you can request assistance but thought we would try first.  Whoops!, forgot the paper boy who gave it a shove and squeezed through.  My wife has to walk daily with a Tri- Wheeler to aid circulation so, with no collection by 9am we shoved the bin aside and back when she returned.    At 10,30am I had to go out on my mobility scooter so dragged the bin well out of the way.  I could be a while, they may come, so better put it back in the gate.  No such luck so reverse the proceedure to get the buggy in.   Ah! Sorry Postman, just give it a shove.  At 2pm I had a surgery appointment - here we go again!  Still no collection on my return so once again re-jigger to get my scooter in.  With time marching on it was getting doubtful, maybe tomorrow, but better leave it in the gateway.  At 5pm Eureka, the bin men cometh.   Now, the final question - did we get our bin back? Did we heck - a neighbourhood swop ensued!   As they say 'Went the day well'

Roy Bartlett ● 3436d3 Comments

They need to get their heads around this - they should have consulted and arrogantly didn't - so this is the consequence.  If they didn't foresee this then something is seriously lacking in their preparation for this change.You MUST contact your Ward Councillors.  They are voted for, elected and paid by us to represent us.  Every unhappy resident is considered to be a very happy one if they don't speak up.  It is always worth pushing for a better solution. www.ealing.gov.uk  to find your councillors' email or address if you don't know it.  Please be an advocate for all those who will get walked right over if their case is not heard.

Philippa Bond ● 3435d

A very disabled friend requested special assistant, but her emptied bin was left on the public footpath. This was despite the collection team being superviser by a woman with a clipboard.

Ian Richardson ● 3435d

That's an exciting start to the new collection for you but you won't want that every collection day - will you!  It should settle down to more of a routine.Are the bins too big and would you be able to manage with smaller ones?  Asking for an assisted collection might be a good idea especially for winter.  A bit of a pain to be defeated by a bin though.

Philippa Bond ● 3436d