Nottingham City Council have recently introduced a new rule in their bin collection system that has left many residents frustrated.

The new rules state that Nottingham City Council will not collect any side waste with your household waste collections or bins that are overflowing.

This includes bins that have lids slightly ajar, or bags that are left next to the bins.

A Nottingham City Council states that all waste and recycling must fit inside the bin with the lid fully closed.

Many local residents are not pleased with the way this new approach is spoiling the city’s aesthetic.

The bins that are not taken out due to overflowing, are continuing to build up, which has led to waste spilling onto pavements and roads.

One Radford resident, Roger Skeither, says he has had a very personal problem with these new rules.

 

Many other Nottingham residents have taken to Facebook to express their dissatisfaction.

Another user on the same group stated: “What am I meant to do with my full bin bags? Leave them in my house for another week? It’s a joke.”

 

The Council has created a new enforcement system to inform people if they’re breaching the rules, in the form of stickers.

An official statement from the Council said:

“We’ve recently notified residents that we no longer collect side waste or wheelie bins that are not fully closed. These stickers serve as reminders that all waste and recycling must fit inside the bin.

If you have received a sticker on your wheelie bin, it’s part of our awareness campaign highlighting that enforcement can be taken. Receiving a sticker does not mean you’re being fined or are in breach of this requirement.

Enforcement action will only be taken against households that repeatedly ignore these guidelines. In such cases, Community Protection will contact you directly, and fines may apply.”

The Council believes new rules have been introduced for health and safety, operational efficiency, and to prevent fly-tipping.

They add that overflowing bins can be be dangerous for collection crews, and the council requires all waste to be contained within the approved wheelie bins.

While these measures have caused a lot of controversy, the Council believe the system will work with time, cooperation and coordination.

It remains to be seen how residents will manage as rubbish piles up on footpaths, causing hazards for pedestrians and an eyesore for communities.