A missed bin collection can quickly become more than just an inconvenience.
If a household bin is already full, waiting another week or two for the next scheduled collection can lead to overflowing waste, bad smells, flies and, particularly in warmer weather, maggots.
That is where a one-off bin collection can help.
What is a one-off bin collection?
A one-off bin collection is a private waste collection arranged outside your normal council collection schedule.
It can be useful if:
Your bin has been missed
You forgot to put your bin out
You have more household waste than usual
Your next council collection is still several days away
You are moving house or clearing a property
Your bin has become unhygienic
You need an emergency bin collection
Rather than leaving bags beside the bin or allowing rubbish to build up around the property, a one-off collection provides a simple way to get the waste removed.
Flies and maggots can appear surprisingly quickly
During warm weather, food waste left inside a wheelie bin can quickly attract flies.
Flies can lay eggs on food waste, which may then develop into maggots. Once this happens, opening the bin can become unpleasant and the problem can spread around bin stores, gardens and communal waste areas.
Meat, fish, pet food and nappies can be particularly attractive to flies.
The longer an overflowing bin is left, the worse the smell and hygiene problem can become.
For households, landlords and businesses, arranging an emergency waste collection can sometimes be the simplest solution.
What should I do if my bin has maggots?
If maggots have appeared inside your bin, removing the waste is usually the first priority.
Once the bin has been emptied, it can then be washed and disinfected.
To reduce the chance of the problem returning:
Keep food waste securely bagged
Tie rubbish bags before placing them in the bin
Keep the bin lid fully closed
Avoid putting loose food directly into the bin
Keep bins out of direct sunlight where possible
Clean the inside of the bin periodically
If the bin is already overflowing or heavily contaminated, dealing with the waste promptly is usually better than waiting for the next routine collection.
Emergency bin collections in Exeter
Sometimes you simply cannot wait until bin day.
You may have returned from holiday to find the bin was missed, tenants may have left a property full of rubbish, or warm weather may have turned a normal waste problem into a hygiene issue.
Exeter Waste can arrange one-off bin collections in Exeter and surrounding areas, subject to availability.
We can help with household waste, additional bags and other waste that needs removing outside normal collection schedules.
Don't leave rubbish beside your bin
When a wheelie bin is full, it can be tempting to leave additional bags alongside it.
Unfortunately, these bags can easily be ripped open by animals or birds, spreading waste across the pavement or garden. They can also attract flies and create unpleasant smells for neighbours.
A one-off collection can help clear the excess waste before it develops into a bigger problem.
Need a one-off bin collection in Exeter?
If your bin is overflowing, has been missed or you have an urgent waste problem, Exeter Waste can help arrange a one-off or emergency bin collection.
Whether you are dealing with extra household rubbish, flies, smells or a bin full of maggots, getting the waste removed quickly can help get things back under control.
Contact Exeter Waste today to arrange a one-off bin collection in Exeter.
