I APPLAUD Mr H Robinson's idea (Letters, November 16) that people could empty their own wheelie bins while being supervised by the cleansing crews.

They would then appreciate that if the bin lid is open more than 45 degrees, or thereabouts, the bin is too full and cannot then be emptied safely.

You don't have to be very bright to work that out.

BILL TRINDER (Mr), Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn.