Cor, what a pong!

The Government wish to increase the amount of rubbish we recycle. To this end, they are encouraging - even coercing - local authorities to switch to fortnightly collections of "ordinary" rubbish, rather than weekly as at present (for most of us at least). Those opposing this move point to the health and hygiene problems which will be caused by rotting rubbish standing around for up to 14 days. There's plenty of anecdotal evidence to that effect from people who are already on fortnightly collections. A Government funded report however has stated that there are "no adverse health effects" involved. So a Government funded report has come up with the answer the Government wanted - now there's a surprise!