'Mountain' of Waste Fly Tipped

[Lex]

After trying to get rid of an old vacuum cleaner at a local tip recently, I can understand why this was done, but it's still no excuse: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/hunt-fly-tippers-who-dumped-10464005

[rebbonk]

I forecast that this type of thing is going to get worse.

I live near a canal, we are permanently faced with fly tipping! I honestly believe the answer is to make tipping easier at the local authority facilities.

[Lex]

Extending opening hours would help; 9.30 - 3.30 aren't great times for most people. But then, when did WCC ever do anything for the convenience of taxpayers?

[cathidaw]

Lex,
Why did the tip refuse to take your vacuum cleaner.?Thats what refuse dumps are for.

I'd take it to bits and put it in my bin.

[rebbonk]

I'd take it to bits and put it in my bin.

You'd be surprised what I've dismantled and disposed of that way over the years. Just takes a little time and patience. ;)

[Lex]

Lex,
Why did the tip refuse to take your vacuum cleaner.?Thats what refuse dumps are for.

I'd take it to bits and put it in my bin.

Basically, I tried to drop it off after work, just after 4.00, but the tip had closed, and again just after 8.00 the next morning, but the tip didn't open until 9.30. I ended up dumping the vacuum cleaner in a commercial wheelie bin at work.

[rebbonk]

They really don't help us do they? Councils are supposed to provide a service!