Rubbish bags outside

Discuss rubbish bags left outside by describing specific locations, times and effects. Use the editable messages to suggest practical arrangements for putting out and removing waste. Check local collection times and rules before describing something as a breach.

You receive one ZIP download containing seven editable Word documents and one Excel incident diary:

• Five sample messages: short, medium-length and detailed alternatives for first contact, a reminder and a further follow-up.

• Practical instructions and a selection guide with placeholders.

• Background information, UK context and sources. Rules and procedures vary across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

• An Excel incident diary with instructions and a separate fictional example.

Choose and adapt only the messages that fit your situation. The follow-up messages offer options for no response, no improvement or temporary improvement. You do not need to send every message.

Extract the ZIP and open the files in compatible software. General information, not individual legal advice or a guarantee that the problem will stop.