READING the new Darlington Together free paper I was drawn to an item regarding the dreaded wheelie bins we Darlington residents are expecting.

I think, as with everything, there is an issue with size.

Apparently, the average household will be getting a 240 litre bin that’s big enough to hold two or three average-sized black bags.

Pardon me for being sceptical, as I’m sure the powers that be will have thought this out, but what happens if a household has four average-sized black bags, but not enough room for a larger wheelie bin?

The new regulations and charges at the tip in Whessoe Road have already led to an increase in fly tipping.

There have been three instances in a week on Patches Lane, where I walk my dogs.

I fear that this will increase many times when people have filled their 240 litre wheelie bins and don’t want bags full of rubbish in their gardens or yards.

Pat Blewitt, Darlington.