Bin collections now to be every three weeks.

New reports show many councils now collect bins every three weeks, not every two. Families are already struggling with this change. If we don’t act soon, rubbish piles like the one above could appear on every street corner. This could become a regular problem if councils and communities don’t work together.

This is a report from The Telegraph last Friday. More than one million households now face infrequent bin collections. Councils are pushing them to recycle more by reducing collection frequency. The Telegraph reports that at least 18 councils have switched or will switch to three-weekly rubbish collections. Additionally, three councils have started or are testing four-weekly collections. This change is challenging many families trying to manage their waste. Read on..

But beware! If rubbish piles up in your backyard or garden, don’t ignore it. If authorities catch you, they will prosecute you and issue a hefty fine. The recent sunny weather hasn’t helped either. Many families now complain about bins filled with maggots and flies. They worry about how this affects their family and pets. Here are a few simple tips to help reduce this problem during infrequent bin collections.

How to Stop Maggots in Your Bin?

• Use bins that close firmly – avoid swing bins and overloading wheelie bins, so that the lid does not shut properly
• Rinse food packaging – including recyclable containers – before putting them into the bin
• Make sure food scraps are kept in a sealed container in the kitchen, or even the freezer until they can be disposed of on rubbish collection day
• Wrap disposable nappies, the contents of litter trays or other pet waste, and meat or fish scraps before putting them in the bin.

Getting Rid of Maggots : What to Do

Getting rid of maggots is actually pretty simple with these four easy steps:

• Dispose of the bin bag as quickly as possible
• Pour hot water over any remaining maggots to kill them
• Disinfect your bin thoroughly, using a good quality bleach like Domestos to destroy any remaining eggs. Always follow the directions on the label, and test any product in a small area first
• Ensure the bin lid is firmly closed.

The problem with the amount of refuge in this country is not going to go away any time soon, until people start realising that recycling is the only way forward.

So next time you throw rubbish away, think carefully and manage it well. Squash that box down, don’t buy apples etc. pre packed by them loose, don’t buy another plastic bag, reuse the ones you already have.

Help our environment and educate the next generation, after all it is their future that will be harmed if we don’t start now.

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