Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
'NO' to Ending free bulky waste collections and closing the recycling centre
Haringey's current budget proposals will see the end of free bulky and green waste collections and the closure of one of the recycling centres.
These changes are likely to spell real trouble in this borough. It will inevitably lead to a significant increase in dumping with the poorest areas being hardest hit.
Research has shown that introducing a charge can lead to a drop in demand for collections of 50-75% on previous levels. Fly-tipping will increase as a result.
An alternative approach to introducing a collection charge would be to limit or reduce the number of items accepted for free, and/or the number of free collections allowed per year.
An alternative to closing the recycling centre would be to control who uses the centre and make a small charge as appropriate.
The cabinet meets to decide on this issue in two weeks' time. Whilst the consultation is now closed you can still email the cabinet member responsible (peray.ahmet@haringey.gov.uk) and copy your councillor.
Budget proposals: http://www.haringey.gov.uk/local-democracy/policies-and-strategies/...
Survey (CLOSED 22 JAN): http://www.haringey.gov.uk/survey/budget-2017-18
Tags for Forum Posts: rubbish, waste collection, waste collection charges
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Permalink Reply by Katie K on
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You're quite right, I think it was a cut 'n paste response as it didn't even address the green waste issue which was one of my specific questions to her.
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Crikey, I've just seen the spat, how embarrassing and counterproductive.
Perhaps I am naive, but I find it staggering that that the leader on the Environment is the cheerleader for these cuts. What about Haringey's commitment to 40:20?
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Permalink Reply by Antoinette on
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She can't be "sacked" as she isn't employed by the Council. If you want her out, you have to.vote her out.
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Permalink Reply by John D on
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So if Ms Kober doesn't sack her, she implicitly approves of the cuts to the refuse service, or at least doesn't care. We should vote out Kober too and then she will be free to pursue her wider political ambitions.
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Is that a pig flying past my window?
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"We are keen to educate before enforcing wherever appropriate". Typical delusional thinking. It's like trying to explain to a thief that stealing is bad. People commit these crimes because a) they know they can get away with it and b) they do not like or respect you. You enforce, full stop. Stop wasting tax payers money on "education". That belongs in schools and dictatorships
I'm very happy this is out in the open now. Makes it harder for people to whitewash their incompetence through silly tweets like this. I have a question. I'd like to also write something as recommended by the initiator of this post. What would you generally include here?
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So how do "you enforce, full stop" without a Council official on every corner to try and catch people in the act? It's a very blinkered approach. I think education is an important element. I challenge a lot of people in the street for dumping black bags on the street for example. They often reply that they didn't realise they couldn't put waste on the street. They see other people doing it unchallenged and follow suit. They should know but no one actually points out to them that black bags belong in rubbish bins.
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Haringey Council is just the pits and always has been and yet people keep voting for these people. We pay huge council taxes, help to reduce pollution by not owning a car, and then we are meant to put our old mattress or garden waste on our backs and carry to the tip. I think I like JJB might plan my very own Brexit soon.
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Well not quite. We are being asked to pay for bulky waste collections and put our garden waste in the ordinary bins. As the ITV article makes clear, most London Councils already do this. If I'm absolutely honest, I really don't think a non-Labour Council would take a significantly different approach. Conservative/Lib Dem Councils are more likely to charge for services than Labour in my view.
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