Many of the homes in Wimbledon are terraced houses and have very little space for wheelie bins. Changing to wheelie bins will considerably detract from these properties, which is a particular concern in areas like the South Park Garden conservation area.
This ePetition ran from 14/07/2018 to 06/09/2018 and has now finished.
467 people signed this ePetition.
Thank you for your petition. The London borough of Merton is introducing wheeled bins for waste and recycling collections. Wheeled bins used as part of a modern waste and recycling collection regime will introduce a variety of benefits that include the following:
Boost Merton's recycling rate from 37% to over 45% within 12
months, making us one of the best recycling boroughs in
London.
Keep our streets clean. New wheelie bins will reduce spillages on
collection day and store your recycling and rubbish more securely
between collections, reducing litter.
Save money. The new service will save up to £1.6 million per
year; money that will be used to protect our vital services.
Increase efficiency and help the environment. Around three-quarters
of households in Merton will see their collection day change. This
will help us make the collection rounds more efficient and reduce
the amount of time collection vehicles are out on the road, which
is good for the environment.
Please see the following link to learn more about our new
service commencing in October:
https://www.merton.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/changes-from-2018