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Wheelchairs & wheelie bins

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KikiShaLeeBopDeBopBop · 16/05/2024 08:49

Walking the dog this morning, all bins out for collection and it got me thinking...

If you're a wheelchair-user, how do you manage wheelie bins?

They're cumbersome even for people with full mobility but they're also a totally impractical height for wheelchair users!

OP posts:
Blackcats7 · 16/05/2024 08:54

Agree, I have an assisted collection.

ZiggyZowie · 16/05/2024 08:52

If you aren't able to put your bin out the Council collect it,empty it and return it to your house
You fill in a form for this service.
My daughter cannot put hers out as she is disabled and they collect and return hers .