A RECYCLING facility in Richmond which has had five new homes in the past two months is still causing problems for neighbours.

The position of the bins near Kings Road has been a source of complaint for a year and two months ago we reported on their undesirable position in an alleyway.

Since then the bins have been placed outside a children's nursery, outside the Bishop's Finger pub and the ATS garage, having to be moved each time following complaint. Now they have ended up outside the home of Allen Dyer, who is unhappy as he says they represent a security and road safety risk.

Richmond Council say they are happy with the site because the bins are popular, but if the residents have further problems they should call them.

Liz Wyatt of Sheen Road contacted the Times to update the saga. She said: "Following an article in the paper they came and moved them and chained them to the ATS building without asking. They got out their bolt cutters and unchained them and said if the council didn't move them they would put them in the middle of the road because they were livid. The same day, the bins went back in front of the nursery but had to be moved because of health and safety reasons.

"They were then moved outside Mr Dyer's home, but they give access to his back garden as burglars could just get on the bins. He says he will hold the council responsible if any criminal activity does occur as a result of the banks."

The council then wrote to the residents saying they would give the location a four week trial period, but three weeks into it got a letter saying the bins would stay.

Councillor Frances Bouchier wrote to the residents saying they had visited the bins at the beginning of April. She said: "After consideration and thought, it was agreed that the present position is as satisfactory as can be, considering the problem of finding any suitable site. The overhanging trees slightly shade them from view. They are unsightly though and I have asked that better bins could be provided."

Mrs Wyatt said: "The council have not once responded to us and we feel that they are not listening to what we want to say."

A spokesman for Richmond Council said: "As this site is very well used and extremely popular with recyclers in the area, we would wish to retain its current location. We appreciate the concerns of those at Link House, and as such officers will continue to ensure that the site is properly managed, with the banks emptied regularly and the immediate area cleansed daily.

"We hope that the above actions ensure that people do not experience any difficulties. However, if any problems do arise, residents can contact David Streeter, Head of Environmental and Operational Services, on 8891 7359."