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

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Dear sir, I am writing
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letter with regard to
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about the garbage collection system in our resident area.
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with,
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concern is not only for me but
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with my neighbours.We have been noticing that rubbish collecting trucks
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not coming on their scheduled timetable for
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last
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month.
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,those worker's behaviour was extremely rude
last
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week,when I asked them to come on time.
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,I am writing
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letter to draw your attention
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this
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matter.
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,we are always one step ahead
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in putting
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dustbins out of our home for yard collection,
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they do not arrive at a decided time and day which causes infections around our home and smells bad.
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problem causes illness for children
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because there are many pupils playing there after school.
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,I would like to make a suggestion for
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issue.Please
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to
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the
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of garbage officers to make a suitable timetable for yard picking and monitor it
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regular intervals. We hope that you will address
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concern as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, Parthkumar
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Task Response
Consider adding more specific details about which days the rubbish collection trucks missed, this will add clarity to your argument.
Coherence/Cohesion
Ensure the letter begins with a clearer introduction to provide context for the following details.
Task Response
Pay attention to minor grammatical and lexical errors to enhance overall clarity and fluidity of your letter.
Greeting and Closing
The closing statement is polite and encourages prompt action, aligning well with the formal tone of the letter.
Logical Structure
The ideas are logically organized and each paragraph addresses a specific point, making the letter easy to follow.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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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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