Disappearing Dustbins

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  • Arch
    Arch Forum Participant Posts: 347
    edited June 1 #32

    We stayed at a club site 2 years ago that had just started using these industrial bins on my first visit I was dumbfounded they had been placed under a large tree on the grass, mud and tree roots it had been raining and I had difficulty finding my footing due to the slippery conditions the lid was very heavy and it was difficult to hold open put my rubbish in and hold my balance, this was a non facilities site the shop had closed so the office was only open between 1pm and 5pm so I had to wait until the following day to see a staff member on speaking to one about the totally unsuitable location of the bins and the risk of injury the reply was a shrug of the shoulders and it was the area managers decision where to put them as she would be the one held responsible in case of injury this was naive to say the least, I wrote to the club and complained and questioned whether a risk assessment had been done recognising the age and abilities of most users the answer was a thank you and we'll look into it, I suspect mine is not the only complaint so should a injury occur using these bins a prosecution should be straightforward.

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,828 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 1 #33

    Sledgehammer to crack nut?  Relax sir.

  • K Brown
    K Brown Forum Participant Posts: 33
    edited June 1 #34

    Last year at Chatsworth the wardens had propped open the lids of the large waste bins, so as long as someone was able to drop their rubbish into the appropriate bin they should not have a problem. However, I realise this may be an issue for someone with limited mobility.

    Surely most of the people staying on a site are able to walk to the place where they can deposit their rubbish into the relevant bin. Now that we are trying to reduce the amount of plastic waste that is generated, an extra few yards to place our rubbish into a communal bin can’t be that much to ask.

    Having said that, I have seen other instances where there are traditional bins, and people have just dumped rubbish into the first bin they come across.

     

  • Takethedogalong
    Takethedogalong Forum Participant Posts: 17,031 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 1 #35

    I don’t think it’s the walk to the bins KB, more that the big industrial bins have heavy lids to lift. 

    If it was me, I would talk to staff and ask for help. If the help wasn’t forthcoming, I would double bag my rubbish and leave it by the big bin. If staff complained, then I might take things further, but we aren’t huge Club Site users, so it’s not a huge issue for me. 

    I don’t think the Club will revert back to the bins all over the site where the change has been made. But it does need to communicate with those who have a personal issue. Likewise, those with an issue need to talk to staff.

  • Linda Joy
    Linda Joy Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited June 2 #36

    4 times I typed up a response ! Then I can't post it , it disappears.!  

    Thank you for the helpful comments from those who read my comments properly.   I did speak to the Warden in the morning he said to leave my little bag by the bins or ask a Warden.  Yet often the office is shut they're out on site. I did point out it was windy and.my bag would blow away or be attacked by vermin or Gulls.   He said my recyclable wheelie bin liners I buy at home will not be strong enough? The bins were locked so only 2 were available which were crammed full.So they clearly need more open.  I wouldn't ask someone passing by, maybe going off for a walk they don't want to be touching dirty lids and have to go and wash their hands.  I also think wardens going round sites twice a day is good to ensure everything is as it should be.  Perhaps they need electric vehicles or similar to save fuel.  

    I did like the concrete steps idea. 

    On the lighting Issue. I do as I said carry a torch but with all lighting bollards switched off in the dark I cannot see who or what is about.  If I don't make it back to my van no one is going to miss me not returning! All it needs is approximately 1 in 3 bollards lit with energy saving bulbs.  

    The next site had both dustbins and a few lighting bollards working.  Sanity prevailed!  Now after typing this 5 times I hope it posts instead of disappearing into space!  

  • LawrenceD
    LawrenceD Forum Participant Posts: 17
    edited September 6 #37

    Sorry not for us. First experience was at Sutton  on Sea. Having found a pitch somewhat at the edge of the ste but not too distant from the service block and set up. We then found out that the waste services is now near the site entrance. CAMCC now expect us to do the work of the staff and transport our rubbish half a mile in what? All we had were a few small rubbish bags. Result was we took all rubbish only when we left the site in the car. Which worked out to be about every 3 days or so. God knows what vermin and pests are going to be attracted if this carries on.

     

  • clarinetman
    clarinetman Forum Participant Posts: 265
    edited September 7 #38

    I think the solution is simple provide a system that is safe and does not discriminate against our disabled or elderly members.

    Put a normal bin at the refuse area and empty it into the large bins regularly.

    Perhaps all who complain to the site staff, head office etc without response should flag up that any discrimination of any kind is not acceptable.

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