I'm a regular posted but have name changed because this is going to be outing!
My bin was emptied today for the first time since May (you are not reading that wrong!)
I have contacted Hartlepool Council (HBC from now on) on multiple occasions asking for them to come and empty the bins and the only response they have given is "the bins weren't emptied because they weren't presented."
The bins weren't presented first because because the gates to the communal yard were padlocked closed and then because pest control work was being carried out and we were asked to stay out of the yard.
There are 10+ bins of both colours overflowing with rubbish.
A rat jumped out of mine last night when I was moving it! As a ground floor tenant (small block of flats) I'm paranoid about them getting in to my flat!
I spoke to the today and was told they wouldn't empty the grey recycling bins because they are filled with general waste. They are, but the contractors employed by Thirteen are the ones who filled them while they were killing 60+ rats and removing over a ton of rubbish. I was told to take the rubbish to the local tip - I don't drive and even if I did I wouldn't want rat piss and shit covered rubbish (not to mention the maggots, rotting food and other assorted disgustingness) anywhere near my car. It's a health hazard!
Neither HBC nor Thirteen are willing to take responsibility for the rubbish.
I am so totally and utterly fed up of the stink, the flies, the rats and just fighting with them that I'm considering moving.
I have just written to my MP but is there anything else I can do?