Instead of everyone having individual bins which are time consuming to collect, create large bins in communities which are then emptied daily
Instead of everyone having individual bins which are time consuming to collect, create large bins in communities which are then emptied daily like they do in France where everyone takes their rubbish to the large bins. In Chamonix in France they have large bins sunk into the street and it is the resposnisbility of residents who live in the local apartments to take their bagged rubbish and recycling to the communal bins.
The bins lorries come along daily and empty the bins. This saves a massive amount of space as you don't need to give everyone 3 or 4 different bins
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**Executive Summary**: Overall, sentiments towards the communal bins proposal are mixed, with some expressing concerns about potential issues like rats and cleanliness, while others see it as a positive and efficient solution for waste management.
**Key Themes & Voices**:
* **Cleanliness and Health Concerns**: Some commenters are worried about the potential hygiene issues and the presence of pests like rats with communal bins.
> "What about rats. Will there be rats? I don't like rats and we don't want diseases"
> "won't this lead to more mess on the streets?"
* **Efficiency and Space-Saving**: Others see the communal bins as a practical solution that could save space and make waste collection more efficient.
> "If this takes bins off the streets then I am all in favour. It will leave pavements clear for people with prams or people in wheelchairs"
> "The University of Cambridge will install the system into an 800-hectare residential development in North West Cambridge."
* **Community Participation and Recycling**: Some view communal bins as promoting community participation in waste management and facilitating recycling efforts.
> "I think this is a good idea. I have seen this working and everybody is quite happy taking their rubbish to the large communal bins"
> "Communal underground bins across the site will encourage recycling without detracting from the streetscape"
* **Infrastructure Concerns**: There are concerns raised about the potential disruption to infrastructure and the need for proper maintenance.
> "Suppose it means digging up the streets yet again. The council never fixes them properly"
> "What will happen to all the plastic in the existing bins? Will they be recycled?"
The University of Cambridge will install the system into an 800-hectare residential development in North West Cambridge. The development will include 1500 homes for University and College staff. The use of the underground waste system will remove the need for 9,000 wheelie bins otherwise necessary on the site
I think this is a good idea. I have seen this working and everybody is quite happy taking their rubbish to the large communal bins which are mostly buried underground. It is really easy to use and the bins make recycling easy as they are different colours
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What a load of old rubbish
The University of Cambridge will install the system into an 800-hectare residential development in North West Cambridge. The development will include 1500 homes for University and College staff. The use of the underground waste system will remove the need for 9,000 wheelie bins otherwise necessary on the site
I think this is a good idea. I have seen this working and everybody is quite happy taking their rubbish to the large communal bins which are mostly buried underground. It is really easy to use and the bins make recycling easy as they are different colours
won't this lead to more mess on the streets?
What about old people who can't walk to the communal bins?