Lib Dem councillors have expressed concern at the build-up of uncollected household waste and recyclable materials over the Christmas period as well as the rubbish and glass left strewn across pavements and roads following collections.

Lib Dem Deputy Leader and Alexandra ward councillor Wayne Hoban has received a number of complaints from residents living in the ward complaining of rubbish piling up and being blown around the streets.

This was the result of Haringey Council’s decision not to provide an alternative day collection to residents whose usual collection day fell on the bank holiday Monday and Tuesday between Christmas and the New Year. The reason given was that it allowed the collection days to return to normal with minimal disruption. However Lib Dems say that neighbouring Lib Dem-run Islington provided an alternative collection day for its residents and reported it to be a success, with minimal disruption.

Cllr Hoban is keen for the Council to learn from their mistakes and to ensure that the rubbish mountains will not be seen next Christmas. Cllr Hoban comments:

“It is essential that Haringey Council ensures that household rubbish is removed on a weekly basis, even at Christmas. This year’s plan was a failure.

“Overflowing wheelie bins of waste are unhygienic and encourage vermin. I will be pressing the Council to ensure that this problem does not reoccur next Christmas.”