Why is Bexley Council not collected?

Why is Bexley Council not collected?

Our collection teams will put a red tag on your bin if: you put the wrong kind of waste in it. it was overflowing and the lid wasn’t properly shut. it was too heavy for anyone to lift safely. it’s a charged service (like garden waste) and you haven’t paid yet.

Are Bexley refuse collectors on strike?

Bin strikes in Bexley, South London, have officially ended following the ratification of a pay deal between refuse collectors and their employer Serco, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (Thursday 2 September).

What goes in general waste bin Bexley?

polystyrene (general waste bin or recycling centre)…We’ll collect:

• glass bottles and jars (metal lids can go in, but separately)
• plastic food containers like yoghurt pots, spread tubs and meat, fruit or ready meal trays.
• food and drink cartons and cans.
• plastic tubs or metal tins from sweets and cakes.
• foil.

How much is the brown bin in Bexley?

How much does it cost? It’s £55 for the whole year. We’ll give you a garden bin and empty it every other week with a break at Christmas, so you get 25 collections. If you pay by Direct Debit, we take £5 off of your total price.

How do I contact Bexley Council?

Customer Contact Centre – 020 8303 7777.

Is Bexley Kent or London?

The London Borough of Bexley is in south-east London. It’s within the Thames Gateway, an area designated as a national priority for urban regeneration. The borough covers 23 square miles, stretching from the Thames in the north to Kent in the south.

Are Bexley Dustmen still on strike?

Fresh strikes Strikes are continuing despite Bexley council stripping Serco of the refuse collection contract which will be transferred to Countrystyle Recycling in October 2021.

Why are the binmen on strike?

Up to 200,000 Scots council workers including binmen set to go on five-day COP 26strike. UP to 200,000 council workers across Scotland are set to strike during COP26 in a new dispute over pay. Local government unions have today issued notices of industrial action to local authorities across Scotland.

Is Bexley a nice place to live?

But Bexley is more than its below average house prices, it also has a huge number of parks and was one of the safest places to live in London in 2018. Bexley was once part of Kent and while some of its residents still identify as being from there, it’s officially been a London borough since 1963.

How do I complain about Bexley Council?

email [email protected] (please ensure you quote your address and telephone number to ensure we can handle your complaint appropriately) by letter to The Complaints Team, London Borough of Bexley, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT. telephone 020 8303 7777. in person at the Civic Offices.

When did Bexley become London?

1965
Bexley was an ancient parish in the county of Kent. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, Bexley increased in population, becoming a municipal borough in 1935 and has formed part of Greater London since 1965.

Why is Bexley called Bexley?

Bexley, Ohio is a suburb of the city of Columbus and like many American towns was named after its British predecessor. The name was a suggestion by early resident, Mr Kilbourne, who had family routes in Bexley, England.

How often does Bexley collect rubbish?

We collect general rubbish every two weeks, and food waste and recycling boxes/bags weekly. If you have recycling wheeled bins, we’ll empty one of them every week, alternating colours. Your actual collection day depends on where you live in Bexley.

When will my rubbish and recycling be collected?

When is my rubbish and recycling collected? We collect general rubbish every two weeks, and food waste and recycling boxes/bags weekly. If you have recycling wheeled bins, we’ll empty one of them every week, alternating colours. Your actual collection day depends on where you live in Bexley.

How often will my recycling wheeled bins be empty?

If you have recycling wheeled bins, we’ll empty one of them every week, alternating colours. Your actual collection day depends on where you live in Bexley. Some collections are currently not taking place on schedule because Serco’s crews are clearing the backlog of materials that built up during the recent industrial action.

What’s new in Bexley’s New @Home app?

Residents in Bexley can now use the @Home mobile app to quickly and easily access information about recycling in the borough. A traffic control system will operate based on odd and even number plates.