A CALL has been made for Reading to have smaller dustcarts.
Reading’s Green Party councillors say residents have been complaining of missed collections, due to narrow roads in parts of Redlands.
They argue that with the new smaller wheelie bins, a missed collection can create all kinds of waste-related issues.
And, they add, the new food waste collection service already uses a smaller vehicle which is perfect for waste crews to get to those harder to reach parts.
The party has launched a petition aimed at getting Reading Borough Council to introduce smaller vehicles across the fleet.
Redlands Ward councillor David McElroy said: “In our narrow roads poor parking often blocks access for rubbish trucks.
“Many residents frequently contact me on this issue.
“Having a smaller truck means that even if someone does park poorly, and we all know someone who can’t help themselves, the whole street won’t have to suffer the inconvenience, smell or appalling piles of waste.”
He urged people to sign the petition, adding: “Green councillors will keep standing up for residents on issues that matter.”
The petition can be found here: https://bit.ly/smallerbinlorry
