MPs criticise fortnightly bin collection plan

Fortnightly rubbish collections may not work in every area and there is no proof they increase recycling, MPs say. It said fortnightly collections were not appropriate for inner cities and more research was needed into health risks of leaving rubbish in the street.

The MPs' report follows criticism of "alternate week collections", adopted by 140 councils in England, which see recycling taken one week, and other household waste collected the next.

View Full Article 16^th July 2007

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