Seagull Proof Sacks - Protect Waste from Seagulls & Vermin during collection

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Do not allow bins to overflow, and clean often. Particularly commercial waste bins containing a high proportion of food

Councillor Paul White and Rosemellin resident of 43 years, Cora Seddon, with the trial seagull-proof rubbish bags (Image: Sally Adams) They can be taken to your closest Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre and disposed of in special containers. Alternatively, most of these items can be donated to your local charity shop providing they are in good condition and spectacles can be taken into most opticians. Where can I keep my box?The most common-sense solution is to try to avoid the birds during this period. You should work with your neighbours to deter gulls nesting in the future. Can I complain to the Council about wild birds and seagulls? Bird-proofing of property is a matter for the owner or occupier of buildings affected. There is no specific law requiring a person to do this work. These items melt at a different temperature to glass bottles and jars. If they get mixed up and collected, they will contaminate the load making it useless and unable to be recycled. How can I dispose of the items that can't go in my box, without them being sent to landfill? Larger households of 6 or more people can apply for additional non-recyclable allowance. If you have nappy waste, please apply for that separate collection service first. Find out more Larger Household Allowance Terms and Conditions.

All wild bird species, their eggs and nests are protected by law under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Bags tend to be easily ripped and are more difficult to handle whilst wheeled bins hold more garden waste and are easier and safer to use by you and for our waste operatives If you are supplying us with wheeled bins for garden waste why don’t you supply us with wheeled bins for our general refuse? Please note that once you have submitted the bulky waste collection, it cannot be amended. This is because the van would not be able to accommodate different items due to space limitations.Some feral pigeons are capable of breeding throughout the year; however the peak occurs between March and July. Collections will take place fortnightlybetween the week in which the 1st Marchand the week in which 30th Novemberfall. (including Bank and Public Holidays) He said: "We do have a problem here in Burnham with gulls ripping rubbish bags apart. I suffer greatly from this issue every week. Many people enjoy feeding the birds, particularly in their garden. But this can cause problems by attracting larger birds like gulls and pigeons. This may deter the smaller garden birds from visiting and nesting in your garden. Once your application has been processed we will aim to deliver your bin within 21 days together with your collection calendar. Terms and Conditions

Sign up for collection reminders (opens in a new tab), so you know when to put out your non-recyclable waste. Your garden waste will be collected fortnightly between the week in which the 1st March falls and the week in which the 30th November falls inclusive When will my collection day be?Complaints about wild bird or gulls on Cornwall Council owned/managed property, can be reported to [email protected] or call 0300 1234 232. Urban gulls are protected by The Wildlife and Country Act and it is an offence to remove or harm their eggs or nests unless they are a serious risk to public health. Nuisance alone is not considered to be a reasonable justification for culling.

If bird feeding is attracting gulls and larger birds to your garden you should stop feeding the birds. This may also allow the smaller garden birds to return. Can the Council stop people from feeding birds? Please remember - If you already compost at home please keep composting your uncooked vegetable and fruit peelings in your bin or heap. No thanks Even on farmland bird-scarers must not cause a noise nuisance. The National Farmers Union has provided some useful guidelines on how to avoid causing a noise nuisance. See their Protecting your crop – bird scarers code of practice. Aggressive gulls We are continuing to collect more segregated streams of waste and recycling than ever, in line with Welsh Government Legislation. All of which has meant we are one of the top recycling authorities in the UK. Where plastic bags have to be left outside homes on pavements and are vulnerable not only to seagulls but other scavengers these bags are especially helpful. Our Cornwall Councillor Paul White has campaigned tirelessly for some time to introduce this scheme and I hope it succeeds.”Bins returned from previous customers are reused. New customers will not necessarily be issued a new bin, there may be some evidence of wear and tear. How long does my subscription last for? Please note that due to increased demand, the estimated delivery time for replacement containers/bags can be in excess of 14 days.