West Lindsey's popular 'big bin hire' scheme set to be extended
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, a total of 437 of the large bins were hired and 27 smaller ones over the year of the Big Bin Clear Out trial.A 1,100-litre bin can be hired for a week for £60, and a 660-litre bin costs £50.The council said the bins were suitable for a variety of household waste, including wood and plastic items, and were particularly useful for people who couldn't take waste to the tip.
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