Tag Archives: rubbish

Let’s Stub it Out!

Posted on 12/01/2012 by nessafrance

Time for a little rant, I think: the first of 2012. Those of you who follow my blog will know that I have a bee in my bonnet about some people’s inability to dispose of their refuse correctly. My indignation was … Continue reading →

Posted in French life, Rants | Tagged cigarette ends, France, mégots, Paris, refuse, rubbish, Ville de Paris | 14 Comments

Poubelle-watch

Posted on 22/10/2011 by nessafrance

Why are dustbins called poubelles in French? Round by us they are anything but belles. I know I’ve blogged about this recently, but forgive me if I vent my irritation at the lack of civic responsibility that some of our … Continue reading →

Posted in French life, Rants | Tagged France, garbage, manque de civisme, recycling, rubbish, SW France | 8 Comments

Refuse Rubbish!

Posted on 01/09/2011 by nessafrance

I’m absolutely sick of this. These are this week’s offerings at our local rubbish bins: an armchair, a fridge and a child’s tricycle. That’s not all. In the bin reserved for items for recycling was a wooden box containing a … Continue reading →