Call For Wheelie Bin Consultation
MK Lib Dems have presented a motion to MK Council calling for a public consultation into the possible use of wheelie bins to replace the current black and clear sacks, for discussion on Wednesday 17th July 2019.
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Councillor Kerrie Bradburn (left) has been out talking to residents about possible ways improve council services in Milton Keynes, including asking about residents views about a possible move to wheelie bins.
At the full council meeting at the Civic Offices tomorrow night, MK Lib Dems will bring forward a motion asking the council to carry out a full review of the use of wheelie bins to replace the current back/clear sack system.
The public are welcome to attend the debate. The council meeting starts at 7:30pm.
Members of the public who want to address the council from the public gallery are free to do so.
If you wish to speak about this motion, arrive at 7:00pm and register as a speaker with the council officer in attendance.
We have listened to what you have been telling us, and think that now is the time to consider changing in a structured and organised way.
Some key points for considering a possible change.
- The council has not consulted residents on waste management since 2005
- Switching to wheeled bins could save the council from giving out over 9 million recycling sacks each year
- All our neighbouring authorities collect refuse in a wheeled bin/kerbside box
- MK has slipped to 13th in the table for recycling rates - all authorities in the top 10 use some form of wheeled bin/kerbside box
- Residents are concerned about the current bags being ripped open by pests, littering the local area
- Residents surveyed by MK Liberal Democrats are 92% in favour of switching to wheelie bins when the current contract ends