The council have stopped short of calling me a liar but have denied it when I've said the binmen have started work well before 6. They've never been as early as 5.11am - that's disgraceful. I'd love to know what time they knock off.

I complained via their website, and did get a response. The staff at Wearside Road are helpful but seem to have terrible trouble controlling what the crews do.

This thread bump is a timely reminder to put my earplugs in tonight.