IN these difficult times of worldwide recession the temptation is to sit back and say not my problem, leave it to the governments and councils.
Rado WatchHowever, we need to remember that cost and disruption may be the result of even the smallest indiscretion in our daily lives.
Discarded chewing gum, besides causing unsightly blobs on the street, will add to the cost of maintaining home comforts such as carpets when brought into the house via the bottom of a shoe.
And as for dogs mess, a recent occurrence should explain the need for consideration.
A lady pensioner stepped in you-know-what and, attempting to clean her shoe, suffered a nasty fall requiring the attention of the emergency services, hospital, and visits from police and family - all resulting in fuel costs, wear and tear on vehicles and air pollution.
Regarding household waste disposal, with landfill resources at Replica Louis Vuitton a premium, it is not difficult to imagine the extra cost, air pollution etc when transportation further afield becomes necessary.
Following a black bag collection, a number of residents complained of the bins on the pavement and road. In all cases bar one I was able to point out that the litter consisted of food waste and recycling material which have no place in a black bag.
Putting waste in the correct bags should reduce the weight of black bags. While we may only be lifting one or two black bags a couple of inches, binmen may have already lifted a thousand or more bags prior to reaching our address.
Finally, failures in the management and enforcement of commercial waste disposal has placed the burden on householders rather than tackle the problem.
Are we going to be strong minded enough to ring in the new year
embroidered patches with a resolve to improve our way of life by our own actions? Ralph Williams Adeline Street, Splott, Cardiff
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