The council finally backed down and agreed to keep our collections exactly as they are. It has been an exhausting grind to get this addressed but I am relieved we kept our bins. I am staying alert to ensure this stays in place.
March 4, 2012
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, wish to express our dissatisfaction with Sheffield City Council’s proposals to switch to fortnightly bin collections and reduce the size of our wheelie bins. In particular:
- The council’s failure to consider the significant impact of these changes on students.
- The failure to consult students about the proposed changes.
Many students live in houses of multiple occupancy, where significantly more rubbish is created than at other properties. By reducing the size of black wheelie bins and halving the number of collections, the council will further aggravate the tension amongst local residents caused by rubbish.
As a result, we urge the council to continue weekly collections and maintain the current size of wheelie bins.
Should the council insist on carrying out this measure, we urge them to provide larger wheelie bins for houses with multiple occupants.
Say no to over-flowing bins. Sign the petition.
Sheffield Students’ Union
Updates
February 18, 2012
Reaching 250 signatures feels like a small win in a very long fight. I am exhausted by the constant pushback from the council but seeing your names here keeps me focused on the goal.
Reached 250 supporters
February 16, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2012
6 Comments
keep it weekly. its hard enough keeping the place clean as it is
We pay enough council tax as it is. Now we have to deal with the smell and the flies? No thanks.
Disgusting. The street is going to be covered in rubbish and rats.
They want to reduce the size of the bins AND collect less often? Absolute joke.
total nightmare for big familys like ours. stop trying to save pennies by making our lives harder
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The council finally backed down and agreed to keep our collections exactly as they are. It has been an exhausting grind to get this addressed but I am relieved we kept our bins. I am staying alert to ensure this stays in place.
March 4, 2012
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, wish to express our dissatisfaction with Sheffield City Council’s proposals to switch to fortnightly bin collections and reduce the size of our wheelie bins. In particular:
- The council’s failure to consider the significant impact of these changes on students.
- The failure to consult students about the proposed changes.
Many students live in houses of multiple occupancy, where significantly more rubbish is created than at other properties. By reducing the size of black wheelie bins and halving the number of collections, the council will further aggravate the tension amongst local residents caused by rubbish.
As a result, we urge the council to continue weekly collections and maintain the current size of wheelie bins.
Should the council insist on carrying out this measure, we urge them to provide larger wheelie bins for houses with multiple occupants.
Say no to over-flowing bins. Sign the petition.
Sheffield Students’ Union
Updates
February 18, 2012
Reaching 250 signatures feels like a small win in a very long fight. I am exhausted by the constant pushback from the council but seeing your names here keeps me focused on the goal.
Reached 250 supporters
February 16, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
January 23, 2012
6 Comments
Ridiculous idea. My bin is already full every single week. Sheffield council have lost the plot.
keep it weekly. its hard enough keeping the place clean as it is
We pay enough council tax as it is. Now we have to deal with the smell and the flies? No thanks.
Disgusting. The street is going to be covered in rubbish and rats.
They want to reduce the size of the bins AND collect less often? Absolute joke.
total nightmare for big familys like ours. stop trying to save pennies by making our lives harder
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Ridiculous idea. My bin is already full every single week. Sheffield council have lost the plot.