Weekly brown bin collections, which began on Monday, will silence the uproar of the past few years, it is hoped.

This week, five new refuse freighters joined the Sutton Council fleet at a cost of £600,000 for the return to weekly collections.

Residents are being reminded brown bins will be collected on the same day as previous fortnightly collections, and green bin collections will remain as before.

They are also being encouraged not to put out extra black sacks out with their brown wheeled bins.

A leaflet has been delivered to every household explaining the new scheme.

Anyone without one can call 020 8770 6055.

November 30, 2001 11:00