They piloted "green waste" wheelie bins in HOP last year, which was fantastic. The council re-cycling team at the recent market by Forest Hill Station suggested that budgetary constraints meant that it was unlikely to be re-introduced this year.
Pending examination of the results of the HOP pilot "green waste" scheme they left us with the brown wheelie bins. They were all collected a few weeks back so I guess it's dead in the water now. I agree - it's a shame.