It is self evident the present refuse collections work for couples, but for fortnightly collections to work, I contend the council needs to do a bit of research by choosing a zone where a mixture of large and small families are housed.
Where a large family is housed they should be registered to apply for a large size family bin.
There is a need to conserve petrol and diesel so the collections need to be kept at a minimum.
We should aim to keep our recycleable collections clean: rinse out tins, strip off paper labels, remove bottle and carton lids – this saves time at the depot.
Paper envelopes need to be free of the plastic window, tear it off and put it in the refuse bin, or the whole envelope.
Take the staples out of newspapers and advertised material and put these in normal refuse.
See that all paper is dry and not soiled with food residue.
Any article you are doubtful about including in your green bin, play safe and put it in the normal refuse.
When disposing of addressed envelopes, cross out or cut out your address or shred it.
Shred your bank statements you don't want to keep your identity. If we take these measures we will be making a good contribution to saving the planet.
A bin bag hung in your pantry is ideal for your recycleable waste to save making regular trips out to your green bin.

CYRIL STANSFIELD
Briarmains Road
BIRSTALL