bulky waste collection in Wooler Northumberland, COLLECTION SYSTEMS IN NORTHUMBERLAND Report of the Executive Director of Local Services Policy Board Member: Councillor Ian Swithenbank, Streetcare and Environme. The service itself was very slow, with delays in most areas of the county and many complaints from householders. Bulky waste backfilling was taking nearly two months in some cases. A report to the Environment Committee of the Policy Board of Northumberland County Council suggesting that in the light of the conclusion of a trial period extending four years (which did not meet with the anticipated response) bulky waste collection should be discontinued.

Bulky Waste Collection Wooler in NORTHUMBERLAND. Report of the Executive Director of Local Services Policy Board The current service within Northumberland is that there are two separate and distinct services provided by the Council for collection of bulky waste and street litter. Street litter is collected by a small team who deliver an excellent service which in many other parts of the country would be described as a kerbside refuse collection system. The large bulk of these items are domestic grass cuttings and leaves, cardboard boxes, etc.

The recycling of this material is dealt with at the Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) at Widdrington and Colt Park. Bulky Waste Collection Wooler in Wooler Northumberland, COLLECTION SYSTEMS IN NORTHUMBERLAND Report of the Executive Director of Local Services Policy Board Member: Councillor Ian Swithenbank, Streetcare and Environment Farmer had to drop bulky waste three times because it did not turn up. They had to pay £25 for a new permit saying that they could have more than 10 items but had to pay for collection anew and make their own arrangements which meant removing all the rubbish,.