Council Leaves Bins Overflowing in Roehampton

Residents of the Lennox Estate call for better service

Rubbish Is Piling Up On The Lennox Estate.
Rubbish Is Piling Up On The Lennox Estate. Picture: Tony Arthur

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Families in South London are fuming about overflowing recycling bins that haven’t been collected.

It comes as locals on the Lennox Estate near Putney are “disappointed” with the service Wandsworth Council provide when taking away bins.

There is so much rubbish it has been piled up around the bins in bags.

Local resident Tony Arthur told The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), “The bins were supposed to be collected last Thursday (19 August) but have not been picked up so far.

“It’s mainly because a shortage of crews and Covid guidelines I think. My criticism of the council is it lets the problem carry on.”

The 58-year-old added, “We have asked for support to get the bins better positioned on the estate.

“I’m very disappointed with the council’s customer service because I have been told different days that the recycling will be picked up.

“Leaving the bins like this takes away the cleaners from their daily duties to make the area clean.”

Bins Overflowing On The Lennox Estate
Bins Overflowing On The Lennox Estate. Picture: Tony Arthur

Tony estimates there are 25 recycling bins for about 600 homes on the estate.

Wandsworth Council has been contacted for comment.

James Mayer - Local Democracy Reporter

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August 25, 2021

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