The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter: • Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly • Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours • Suggest what should be done about the problem

Dear
sir
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/
madam
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Madam
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, I am writing
this
missive in regards to the
ineffcient
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inefficient
insufficient
waste collection system of my region causing several issues to the residents. To commence with,
grabage
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garbage
day as per council's decision must be gathered by Monday every week.
This
,
however
, is usually delayed by the employees when they finish
this
job in late evenings which leads to a great disturbance and noise to the locals since they cannot relax after
returing
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returning
tired from their jobs .
And sometimes
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, it is even done the following day
instead
of Monday which is quite annoying. Another significant issue is that quite often rubbish is left in the bins and sometimes the workers simply skip bins to be emptied;
consequently
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hives
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gives
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brirth
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birth
to diseases
due to
the organic garbage being indisposed. I and my neighbours have suffered these troubles a number of times. Possible solutions can be proper
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training
provided to the workers and timely supervision should be conducted to ensure the complete compliance of job duties to prevent citizens
suffering
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from any troubles and illnesses these may cause. We expect you to look into the matter and take
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prompt action. Yours faithfully, Rajni
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coherence cohesion
To improve the logical structure, ensure that your paragraphs follow a clear progression of ideas from introducing the problem to providing suggestions.
coherence cohesion
Regarding greeting and closing, using 'Dear Sir or Madam,' and 'Yours faithfully,' is appropriate, but ensure the sign-off aligns with the name used if the name is known.
coherence cohesion
Introduce only one main idea or argument per paragraph to enhance readability and organization.
task achievement
For a complete response, detailed descriptions and explanations for all points are necessary. Expand on how the rubbish collection system is affecting the community and provide more detailed suggestions.
task achievement
You have maintained a suitable formal writing tone throughout the letter, which is good for the task at hand.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • rubbish collection schedule
  • overflow
  • accumulation
  • attracts pests
  • health hazards
  • unsightly appearance
  • foul odors
  • quality of life
  • reliable
  • frequent
  • community awareness programs
  • waste reduction
  • recycling
  • community composting solutions
  • organic waste
  • installation
  • public bins
  • strategic locations
  • littering
  • residential bins
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