Is this a typical day for an old, recycling soldier?

The old soldier, now in his mid-80s, puts his "green" bag on his shopping trolley.

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Great care at St Helier

It needs to be said, again and again, we are so fortunate to have the care and attention of the staff at St Helier.

Digging in to bag cost

Yes, another letter from an OAP.

Garden waste changes will mean ‘extra cost on my pocket and time’

I have always admired and supported the borough's efforts in waste and recycling, but I wish to make the following comments of protest about the changes in green garden waste collections, which come into effect in June this year.

Think again over ‘stealth tax’ waste scheme

I could not agree more with Mrs Sawyer that the council must rethink its waste scheme.

So much for ‘freedom’

As I am an OAP I now find my Freedom Pass hours have changed - from 9am to 4am for seven days to 9.30am to 11pm.

Resurfacing is ‘chaotic’

Take a trip to Croydon Road, Wallington, and see the chaos involving the resurfacing of the pavements.

Cost of garden waste bags is prohibitive

I am a pensioner of 75 years of age and a full-time carer for my disabled husband who has many ills.

	Composting idea is a real waste of our time
	And so we are being pressured to become compost makers with our garden refuse.

Warden’s ticketing tactics are a travesty

Today, a severely disabled friend aged 88 asked me to drive him to Sutton High Street where he had an optician's appointment.

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