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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/ Madam, I am writing you
this
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 letter because the
garbage
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 collection system has broken down in our area. On July 18 at 6 pm, as usual, I went to throw out my
garbage
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 and found that the
container
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, which is in our area, not far from the toy store,
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 not open.
Next,
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I checked the second
container
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, and
result
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the result
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 was the same. The next day in the morning before work, I again went with
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 package to the
container
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, but it was still closed. I had to leave my
garbage
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 nearby
,
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 and hoped that the
garbage
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 truck would pick it up. But when I returned from work, I saw that my
garbage
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,
as well as
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 the
garbage
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 of my
neighbors
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, was all over the street.
This
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 picture was very sad and I was saddened. I think that the problem is
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 the lock, it has become inoperable and I suggest you replace it. Or change the
container
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 to another. In any case, it is necessary to send a specialist to solve
this
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 problem. I ask you to solve
this
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 problem as soon as possible and hope for feedback. Sincerely, Vladimir Belitskii

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coherence cohesion
The letter could benefit from paragraph breaks to enhance readability and organization. Introduce new paragraphs when describing the sequence of events, the problems faced, and the suggestions for resolution.
task achievement
While the description of the garbage collection problem is clear, providing more details on how it affects the community, such as health risks or unpleasant odors, would strengthen the response.
suitable writing tone
The tone of the letter is appropriate for a formal complaint, maintaining politeness and clarity throughout.
complete response
The issue is clearly stated at the beginning, making the purpose of the letter immediately evident.
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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