Rubbish dumped at recycling points

Microwave ovens, carpets, beds and dirty nappies are just some of the things that are being dumped at the side of recycling bring sites across Bolsover District.

These items are being taken to the sites and left at the side of the recycling bins, resulting in us making a plea to local people to use the local recycling bring sites properly or face being prosecuted for fly tipping.

In addition to these items, people are taking bags of sorted recyclable material to the containers but instead of placing them in the bins provided they are just leaving the bags of bottles, clothes and paper around the bins, which is also classed as fly tipping.

Cabinet Member for the Environment, Councillor Dennis Kelly said, “People are taking the time and trouble to go to the recycling sites only to dump their rubbish at the side of the recycling containers. For some of the items we found you would need a large vehicle to transport them so it begs the question, why don’t they just take them and dispose of them properly at the Household Waste Recycling Centres?”

“We want to provide a clean and green environment that is free from litter and fly tipping for our residents to enjoy, but when we come up against acts such as this we are fighting a losing battle” added Councillor Kelly.

Any items or bags that are not placed in the correct bin at the ‘bring recycling sites’ are classed as fly tipping, whether it's recyclable or not on that site and could result in a large fine or a custodial sentence.

For further information on where your nearest recycling bring site is please visit Recycle Now and enter your postcode or if you see anyone fly tipping please complete our on-line form or telephone 01246 242424.

Date issued: 20th January 2012

Last Updated on Friday, 20 January 2012 09:56