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Orange sacks thinner than ever!!

Latest delivery of orange sacks has given us even thinner ones, that break very easily, so have had to double up, which surely makes it even more ridiculous. I don't know if there's already been a thread on this, but I'm going to make a complaint tomorrow. I'm sure there's been a saving to them, but we're going to go through twice as many at this rate.

Victoria Diamond ● 2731d10 Comments

I've not noticed them get any thinner recently. I'm just jealous that you managed to get some delivered, I had to make a trip to Wandsworth Town hall to get our last lot as our requests for more seemed to be ignored.

Michael Ixer ● 2731d

Do you manage to borrow/share with a neighbour?Where I was we could also get them from the Library.  A pain when working 9-5 in town.

Philippa Bond ● 2731d

I think a lot of people in the street were requesting them at the same time, and it seemed to work, as we got a street delivery. They won't, despite repeated asking, put them back in the library, as they say the system was abused by people taking too many rolls, and they claim businesses also took them and used them for other things. It would make life so much easier if there were some in the library. Maybe it's time to start asking again.

Victoria Diamond ● 2730d

Agree re library - such a simple approach.And abuse by taking too many?  People trying to recycle too much?Luckily our street seem to get plenty, but I would assume larger households may still struggle

Mike Warman ● 2730d

"And abuse by taking too many?  People trying to recycle too much?"Not very likely. As a boot fair habitue, I have seen recycling sacks being used for non-standard purposes. Still, to be fair, boot fairs are recycling centres in themselves, so ...

David Ainsworth ● 2730d

However, it seems simply insane that the answer to a few people taking too many bags is to ensure that a lot of people don't have any at all.

Rose Compton ● 2730d

Solution to the Library issue.A Council Tax payer who wants more bags emails the relevant department at Wandsworth Council. Within one working day they get a return email with a specific code. This code can then be taken to the Library where a roll of bags would then be handed over. This way the no of bags taken by one person per year, can be regulated if desired.

Mike Harris ● 2730d

"However, it seems simply insane that the answer to a few people taking too many bags is to ensure that a lot of people don't have any at all."The library service and the recycling service are supplied to the council by two different contractors. I'm not sure how one separate organisation could fill any gaps in the service supplied by another separate organisation.http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200496/waste_collections/2151/order_recycling_sacks

David Ainsworth ● 2730d

The fragmentation of services...

Philippa Bond ● 2730d

ou should all receive two deliveries of sacks per year if you are in low rise property.  High rise that have communal recycling do not in the main get sacks delivered.  Yes, there was widespread abuse and the library service did not administer the system.  They merely put them out in a box for people to take.  As I have said before, if you need more than the number delivered regularly and have trouble with ordering on line, please get in touch with me.  My understanding on the quality of the sacks is that it is comparable but the material is different.  The new packs are made to go through letter boxes rather than be left on pathways. I trust that  helps.

Steffi Sutters ● 2729d