Noise pollution from bin lorry

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jacques28

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I have lived next to an apartment development for the past 5 years. In the last couple of months, for some reason one of the the bin lorries servicing it now leaves its synthesised voice message "Stand clear, this vehicle is turning left" on continuously, even while it is stationary, well in off the main road and collecting the rubbish.

This can be up to a 20 minutes at a time and it's drives me crazy. There are 2 other bin lorries that service the place and they don't do this. I understand, of course, the need for this when a vehicle is turning but it is completely unnecessary in this instance.We can here it in our house and it's awful when you're in the garden.

Do I have any rights at all? If I ask the binmen to turn it off and they tell me where to go, have I any recourse at all?
 
jacques28 said:
Do I have any rights at all? If I ask the binmen to turn it off and they tell me where to go, have I any recourse at all?
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I take it you haven't approached the driver yet and presumably nobody from the apartment complex hasn't either??
If it was me I'd find out the name of the company servicing the complex and contact the transport manager or owner directly
Most HGV companies are used to working outside normal hours these days and are very aware of noise complaints that can arise from them carrying out their business and don't want to cause any trouble for their clients or their neighbours
So I'd suggest a friendly call asking if the driver servicing the complex can keep the noise to a minimum where possible!!
Next step after that if not resolved would be the management company of the apartment complex
 
I haven't approached the driver yet but this seems like the most obvious option. I live right next to the apartments but it is in a different estate, separated by a wall and 10 mins walk away. I guess the next time I hear it I will just drive around there to have a word.

I assume the apartments have triple glazing and probably hear nothing. They aren't out on their balconies at this time of year anyway so I imagine it's not much of an issue for them.

If I do not get any positive response face to face, then it will have to be the email option.
 
Where I live we have the bin lorry with it's revolving and flashing hazard warning lights as it makes it's way along the road. Our bedroom lights up like a disco while it slowly passes by. It is quite unsettling and I have often wondered if they could be toned down somehow.
 
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