THE battle for the future of the planet appears to have started on the streets of Sefton.
Residents not complying with very specific waste collection policies run the risk of fines, or having to meet strict criteria if their household waste requires an extra receptacle.
This is all to ensure Sefton meets the Government targets for recycling in time for an immovable deadline.
Anyone watching their children and grandchildren facing another 50-plus years on the planet will feel the responsibility to take care of the environment.
But is this tough love approach the answer?
Council officers insist they have no choice, with the Government threatening to impose heavy penalties – which will be passed onto homeowners through council tax rises. We must all recycle more and change the way we treat our waste, with opportunities on the way to add items such as plastics and cardboard to the list of other goods due for a life of deja vu.
Few residents seem to be arguing with the green credentials of the incoming bins blitz – more controversial however seems to be the introduction of the alternating collection scheme.
Councillors report they have already heard voluminous complaints on the subject – it remains to be seen whether taking away people’s weekly collections proves ultimately to be a bin too far.
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