Dead dog in Carmarthenshire recycling bag
A dead dog has been found in a blue recycling bag.
Recycling chiefs at Carmarthenshire County Council are horrified.
The bag was put out for collection somewhere in the Amman and Towy valleys area. It was picked up the refuse/recycling crew who were unaware of its contents and taken to the Materials Recycling Centre at Johnstown in Carmarthen.
The dog was only discovered when the bag was loaded onto the picking line.
Recycling officers are now appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch.
The dog was large, the same size as a sheepdog, and was black in colour.
Director of technical services Richard Workman said: “I am absolutely appalled by this incident, I cannot believe that someone would put a dog in a blue bag; this was no accident.
“We are now appealing to the public for any information which they may have in relation to this incident and will report any wrongdoing to the RSPCA without hesitation.
“Residents who misuse the recycling scheme can also be prosecuted under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.”
Blue bags should only be used for recycling paper, cardboard, cans and plastic. Wrong items in a blue bag can lead to contamination which means it can no longer be recycled and has to go to landfill instead.
Executive board member for the environment Councillor Haydn Jones said: “I am shocked and sickened by this act.
“The only information we have is that this bag was picked up by a crew from the Glanamman depot which covers the eastern part of the county. I would urge anyone with any information to please come forward.”
Call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
Recycling chiefs at Carmarthenshire County Council are horrified.
The bag was put out for collection somewhere in the Amman and Towy valleys area. It was picked up the refuse/recycling crew who were unaware of its contents and taken to the Materials Recycling Centre at Johnstown in Carmarthen.
The dog was only discovered when the bag was loaded onto the picking line.
Recycling officers are now appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch.
The dog was large, the same size as a sheepdog, and was black in colour.
Director of technical services Richard Workman said: “I am absolutely appalled by this incident, I cannot believe that someone would put a dog in a blue bag; this was no accident.
“We are now appealing to the public for any information which they may have in relation to this incident and will report any wrongdoing to the RSPCA without hesitation.
“Residents who misuse the recycling scheme can also be prosecuted under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.”
Blue bags should only be used for recycling paper, cardboard, cans and plastic. Wrong items in a blue bag can lead to contamination which means it can no longer be recycled and has to go to landfill instead.
Executive board member for the environment Councillor Haydn Jones said: “I am shocked and sickened by this act.
“The only information we have is that this bag was picked up by a crew from the Glanamman depot which covers the eastern part of the county. I would urge anyone with any information to please come forward.”
Call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
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