Council's big bin service to be permanent - but warnings of longer waits
The Big Bin Clear Out scheme has proved very popular during its initial trial, with more than 450 being requested, and councillors said it would be "madness" not to make it a permanent fixture. However, the current seven-day wait could be increased to keep costs low if demand continues to grow.
West Lindsey District Council's Prosperous Communities Committee voted unanimously to continue the scheme.
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Alan Bowley, the Interim Director of Operations and Commercial Services, said, 'So far, we have kept the scheme low-key because it was a pilot. We will monitor the service's growth.
"To mitigate costs, we may have to look at arrangements for booking. Currently, there is no wait more than seven days. If demand keeps getting higher, we might have to stretch that so it doesn't incur extra costs.'
Councillor Lesley Rollings (Lib Dem) said: 'This has proved very successful with residents. It's exactly what's needed when people are moving house and don't want a big skip.'
Councillor Roger Patterson (Con) said: 'The figures speak for themselves - it's working and I hope it will be highly successful. It would be madness not to continue.'
The big bins are suitable for a variety of household waste, including wood, plastic items, artificial Christmas trees and shelving, with a full list available on the council's website. Mattresses, electrical items and any commercial waste are not accepted.
Figures show that Gainsborough was by far the place where the bins were in most demand, possibly due to fewer people having access to cars to travel to tips. Bookings should be made through the council website.
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