西伯克郡议会(West Berkshire Council)改用每周三次的黑垃圾箱收集, West Berkshire Council’s switch to three-weekly black bin collections sparks backlash over waste, access, and costs.

西伯克希尔市议会从 9 月 22 日开始转向每三周收集一次黑色垃圾箱，这引发了居民的广泛关注，一项针对 700 多人的调查显示，92% 的人担心倾倒垃圾和弱势群体的困难增加。 West Berkshire Council’s shift to three-weekly black bin collections, starting September 22, has sparked widespread resident concern, with a survey of over 700 people showing 92% fear increased fly-tipping and hardship for vulnerable groups. 奥利维亚·贝利(Olivia Bailey)议员批评这项举动, 指出家庭、老人和没有汽车的人有困难, MP Olivia Bailey criticized the move, citing difficulties for families, the elderly, and those without cars, while urging a reconsideration. 该理事会维护这一变化,援引了2024年与5,000多份答复进行的协商,提高了垃圾桶容量,协助收集,以及早期数据表明回收和食品废物收集工作增多。 The council defends the change, citing a 2024 consultation with over 5,000 responses, increased bin capacity, assisted collections, and early data showing higher recycling and food waste collection. 要求暂停的请愿书将在理事会全体会议上辩论,官员们还将讨论与花园废物收费有关的财务细节。 A petition calling for a pause will be debated at a full council meeting, with officials also addressing financial details related to the Garden Waste Charge.