0000016107 00000 n And other questions, The workers braving coronavirus in shops and pharmacies, Coronavirus (COVID-19)- UK government response, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Please ensure that your rubbish or recycling was left at the edge of your property or the agreed collection point for collection by 7.00am. Why have you added food waste to the green bin collection service? This can be easily done by simply putting the bin on its side and using a mop or hosepipe. 0000240752 00000 n 0000216220 00000 n The contents can then be put into your green bin when the container is full. 0000226634 00000 n How do I avoid maggots, flies and smells? The Test and Trace app highlights when people should self-isolate but has led to a "pingdemic" in England. You will need to purchase an extra green bin and collections. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Your extra bin will have a brown lid. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. Storm that 'devastated' Dorridge shocked flood chief with date set for key findings, 'Hidden' war memorial in Solihull that people don't know exists. Food waste should not be wrapped in newspaper as this can actually stop or slow down the composting process. If you already compost your food waste at home in a compost heap or compost bin, you can continue to do so. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Clean bin handles with disinfectant before and after collection; Put used disposable gloves, aprons, masks and other PPE into our non-recyclable waste bin or bag, along with any wipes, cloths, gloves, etc. Please do not sweep out or put out leaves and other natural debris from your garden or driveway onto the street as this will be treated as a littering offence (or a fly tipping offence if deposited in larger quantities). Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Approximately 20% to 35% of the waste in an average household bin is food waste. You can recycle the following items in your green wheelie bin: * lawn clippings * small branches (no bigger than 3 inches/7.5cm in diameter) * prunings * spent flowers * leaves * windfall fruit, cones, seeds * weeds "There are perceptions that it is smelly or attracts rats, or maybe the gardening pundits on TV make it overly complicated, so people think 'it's not for me'," he added. Garden bin and recycling collections are also on hold in many areas, to give household and clinical waste priority. 0000005895 00000 n Using a High Rise Chute . Brown bin collections are seasonal, like other Teesside local authorities. All food waste will be taken in the green bin, including: meat and fish, raw and cooked including bones; dairy products, such as eggs and cheese; raw and cooked vegetables and fruit; bread, cakes and pastries; rice, pasta and beans; tea bags and coffee grounds; solid fat; and left over food on plates and dishes. To help you recycle all food waste, we provide residents with a roll of 52 compostable bags, left on the doorstep in November or. Recycling will be collected once a fortnight. %%EOF Garden waste makes this process more difficult and may mean the waste needs to be diverted to another disposal route such as landfill, at additional cost. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 2023 Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Households can check the collection calendar to find out which week their collection will start. The service runs from March through November, and is suspended during December, January, and February. will be altered for the fully vaccinated and under 18s from mid-August, tweak the NHS app and make it less sensitive, Aerial plan for up to 200 homes on old Chelmsley Wood school site released amid fears for meadow, 'Last bit of green' to go in garden land scheme in Shirley, BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. That gradually faded away. 0000224515 00000 n The compost is used as a soil improver in landscaping, farming and horticulture. A number of companies also sell rolls of compostable bags by mail-order and online. Read about our approach to external linking. Authorities advised people to check council websites and if in doubt put bins out as normal. What if I have a large family and my green bin is not big enough for all my garden and food waste? The council has advised that any additional waste that doesnt fit in the bin by that point can be placed inside a suitable container (box/bag for life) alongside the bin and will be collected. gazettelive. Why have you introduced a charge to empty green bins? 0000219351 00000 n Please double bag and put in your grey bin. Compost is sometimes referred to as "black gold" by allotment owners and gardeners, Garden waste collections were halted by some councils because of the pandemic and driver shortages, Nicky Scott has worked with councils and community groups to encourage composting, Frankie Kennett has ensured her twin sons are keen composters, James Ford manages the composting facilities on the St George's Estate, Lindsay Andrews believes home composting is "wonderful". What types of compostable bags are acceptable to use? What do I do with waste I collect from our street or open space next to my house? 0000007474 00000 n Once you've signed up, you can also check out other newsletters from BirminghamLive including news, sport, what's on, and sign up for as many as you like. hb```b`:`AXnOs4gM It costs 160 per tonne to send waste to landfill, whereas recycling/composting costs approximately 50 per tonne. Huge number of Solihull residents judged at highest risk from Covid-19, Vigilante justice and unusual babysitters - what Solihull is reading during lockdown, BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. Solihull council has announced changes to bin collections next Monday (September 19) as the country observes a bank holiday for the Queens funeral. 0000005747 00000 n Collection information. GREEN BIN COLLECTIONS NEXT WEEK Solihull Council thinks that it will be able to resume garden waste collections from Monday although this may change. Coronation Street favourite Julia Goulding has confirmed she's back on the cobbles. There are companies that will clean your bins, however we are unable to recommend any one company. 0000094402 00000 n We collect green bins between the last week of February and the last week of November each year. Collection occurs on the same day as garbage pickup between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Current rates are listed on our Utility Rates page. 0000187297 00000 n If you move house outside the Borough you will need to leave all the bins at your old address. And other questions, The workers braving coronavirus in shops and pharmacies, Coronavirus (COVID-19)- UK government response, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. 0000225998 00000 n We are starting to collect food waste to offer a convenient way of composting food waste to residents. The West Midlands is opening up - get the latest on pubs, restaurants and attractions in ourWhat's On newsletter. 0000215217 00000 n Garden waste pick-ups in Solihull have fallen victim to the so-called "pingdemic", with a Covid-related staff shortage forcing all this week's collections to be cancelled. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. When full, the bags can be tied up and put into the green bin. 0000222909 00000 n Service was suspended in response to the Covid-19 crisis prompting increased complaints about bonfires, Get the latest news from MySolihull straight to your inbox. "Composting cuts down methane and nitrous oxide, so if you use it intelligently in your garden, it's a win win win situation," he said. We have joined Get Composting to offer our residents the opportunity to purchase compost bins at discounted prices.For more details, visit the get composting website. Of this a small amount is for waste services. Residents of Queen's Walk in Stamford, Lincolnshire stuck notes to their bins thanking refuse workers. "Until the self-isolation rules change [next month] I think we are going to struggle.". Deputy leader of Hampshire County Council Rob Humby said: "Last weekend over 29,000 people visited Hampshire HWRCs - to put that into context, our busiest Easter bank holiday weekends might see a maximum of 22,000 people.". Bin collection day for black bins, recycling waste bins collections and garden waste bins. There are many different types of compost bins available which are subsidised by Warwickshire County Council. In Sheffield, Veolia has temporarily stopped green waste collections and warned other bin services may be disrupted as staff self-isolated. Under common law, branches and fruit of a tree must be offered back to the owner of that tree is they are taken down by the person whos land the branches overhang. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. All Rights Reserved. 0000225853 00000 n We aim to deliver your replacement bin in 10 working days but please allow up to 20 working days at times of high demand. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Compostable bags are made from corn or potato starch that will break down during the composting process. "It doesn't need much skill, but if you know how to do it and you have a system it makes it more efficient and you get your compost quicker," she added. "Even last week the council was saying it could manage with the staff it had got, but then as of yesterday obviously it got to the tipping point. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mel Amara-Carnell, 46, posted the idea in her street's WhatApp group. 0000054058 00000 n 0000222100 00000 n Garden waste collections have been suspended in Solihull this week. 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All Suffolk recycling centres were shut to "avoid non-essential contact and prevent a risk of infection to others", according to LDRS. 0000000016 00000 n Many councils are asking residents to keep bins on their property and not pavements until collections restart. "It's more sustainable and makes plants more healthy. If you live in a flat or do not have a garden, try a wormery instead. <]/Prev 267330>> Bury Council said brown bin collections were cancelled this week and next "while we prioritise emptying grey, green and blue bins instead". startxref The New Forest, along with councils such as Coventry and South Oxfordshire, cut their collections due to the driver shortages, blamed on the pandemic and Brexit.
