George. Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Big stuff, you have to take to the dump yourself. You don't need to take big stuff to the dump yourself. The S. I. C. provide a Bulky Uplift Collection service. They charge for it, and they have done since they took all the skips away. You didn't pay to use the skips but that didn't stop them. Edited March 11, 2018 by George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) They should bring back the skips. It wouldn't take an awful lot to monitor ill-use plus bringing them back would benefit the community greatly.If only there was an effective way to monitor littering by road users and find the culprits. Edited March 12, 2018 by Space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Runaway wheelie bins no more......maybe. https://www.facebook.com/The-Walrus-Wheelie-Bin-Bracket-1470738269719883/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETLerwick Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Runaway wheelie bins no more......maybe. https://www.facebook.com/The-Walrus-Wheelie-Bin-Bracket-1470738269719883/Nice find! thx for sharing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 They look really good and made in Shetland as well. Not bad for £15 ETLerwick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatsaface Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Bought one from Brae building centre..got to say works a treat...simple design, excellent quality. If it lasts 43 years then I'll be 90 before I need to chase after my bin and flyaway rubbish! Which it just as well s'pose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffererof1crankymofo Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 They look really good and made in Shetland as well. Not bad for £15Are you kidding me? I'd be ashamed of it. In one example, the screw holes are uneven, the 'finish' is enough for many firms to sack people for it not being up to standard. wotsit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 ^^ On that recommendation i'll definitely buy one. But what a miserable comment ETLerwick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyboy Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just the usual, I think they are good for the money and locally produced so am willing to forgive a little roughness. One example in a pic has a strange offset but the rest look OK. Will check them out when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatsaface Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 You can definitely tell they're hand-made, but I'll tell you.. they're of a heavy solid build quality.It actually looks and feels like it'll last a lifetime, not like some cheap mass produced tat. And it works..wheelie bin is going nowhere.. that's enough for me! mikeyboy and ETLerwick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) Interesting article, compostable plastic packaging:http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43390938If ideas like that work including factors of cost and carbon footprint, then the last stop for a lot more packaging would be the heap in your back garden. Edited March 19, 2018 by Space ETLerwick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETLerwick Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Every little bit helps -- and however we participate, we can make a difference. Thx, Space.Interesting article, compostable plastic packaging:http://www.bbc.com/news/business-43390938If ideas like that work including factors of cost and carbon footprint, then the last stop for a lot more packaging would be the heap in your back garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETLerwick Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Want to highlight this -- questions answered if you ask: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/recycling-faq.asp Who Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George. Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) Want to highlight this -- questions answered if you ask: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/recycling-faq.asp Who Ray! In https://www.shetland.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/recycling-faq.asp it states that, "The purple reusable bag is for taking glass bottles and jars to your recycling point." Perhaps you could tell us where these recycling points are supposed to be across Shetland, and if they are accessible in any way or form for people that are either less able than they would prefer, and those of us that do not drive? I ask regarding those of us that don't drive as I doubt that we will be allowed on the bus with too much garbage. Hoorah, yawn. Edited April 11, 2018 by George. Suffererof1crankymofo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suffererof1crankymofo Posted April 11, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) Highlights:- "Three years ago, ZWS allowed the council to burn much of its household waste in the incinerator as it was deemed the "best practicable environmental option", but that special derogation is unlikely to be renewed." (http://www.shetnews.co.uk/news/15147-sic-keen-to-import-more-waste-from-mainland) DID THE SIC RE-APPLY FOR THE LICENCE? Isn't it refreshing to know that in these days of austerity, the SIC can afford to pay their staff to attend a drop-in session at one of the halls on a BANK HOLIDAY.Still no sign of the new shed. Re-cycled rubbish going to be shipped south, right? Edited April 11, 2018 by Suffererof1crankymofo George., brecken and Ghostrider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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