Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire

South Oxfordshire District Council is reminding residents that crews can only empty household wheelie bins if the lids are fully closed.

Crew members check to make sure that the waste is fully contained within each bin.  They need to do this because there is a real risk that an overfilled bin won’t attach properly to the lifting equipment at the rear of the collection vehicle.  Waste can also drop from overfilled bins while they are being wheeled to the collection vehicle, creating a street cleansing issue.  Closed lids minimize Continue reading →