Llanelli tyre amnesty success
Residents got rid of a staggering 851 tyres in an amnesty held in Llanelli.
Two skips placed in Tesco’s car park in Parc Trostre were filled in just a few hours.
The amnesty, which allows residents to dispose of any unwanted tyres free of charge, is being held at various locations across the county.
It is being run by Tidy Towns, which is a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative delivered in partnership by Carmarthenshire County Council and Keep Wales Tidy.
The aim is to encourage householders to dispose of their waste responsibly and in turn help combat fly-tipping.
Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford said: “We were amazed at the amount of tyres which we collected in Llanelli. It was the first event in the county so we didn’t really know what to expect in terms of numbers.
“Tyres are one of the most common items that are fly-tipped not only in Carmarthenshire but across the UK as a whole.
“We want to encourage people to do the right thing and dispose of tyres in a responsible manner.”
All the tyres collected will be recycled.
Further amnesties are being held at Morrisons car park in Carmarthen on Wednesday, May 5; Llanybydder main car park on Monday, May 10 and the mart car park in Newcastle Emlyn on Wednesday, May 12.
Only 10 tyres (on or off the wheel rim) are permitted per household and proof of residency in Carmarthenshire is required such as a recent domestic utilities bill or valid driving licence.
Please note that commercial, agricultural or trade vehicle tyres will not be accepted. Householders are also reminded that tyres left outside of the times is classed as fly-tipping and they could be fined up to £50,000 or even get a prison sentence!
For further information on the tyre amnesty contact Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford on 01554 742159.
Jeremy Griffiths from Furnace hands over his used tyres to Tidy Towns officer Kelly Shefford.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
Two skips placed in Tesco’s car park in Parc Trostre were filled in just a few hours.
The amnesty, which allows residents to dispose of any unwanted tyres free of charge, is being held at various locations across the county.
It is being run by Tidy Towns, which is a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative delivered in partnership by Carmarthenshire County Council and Keep Wales Tidy.
The aim is to encourage householders to dispose of their waste responsibly and in turn help combat fly-tipping.
Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford said: “We were amazed at the amount of tyres which we collected in Llanelli. It was the first event in the county so we didn’t really know what to expect in terms of numbers.
“Tyres are one of the most common items that are fly-tipped not only in Carmarthenshire but across the UK as a whole.
“We want to encourage people to do the right thing and dispose of tyres in a responsible manner.”
All the tyres collected will be recycled.
Further amnesties are being held at Morrisons car park in Carmarthen on Wednesday, May 5; Llanybydder main car park on Monday, May 10 and the mart car park in Newcastle Emlyn on Wednesday, May 12.
Only 10 tyres (on or off the wheel rim) are permitted per household and proof of residency in Carmarthenshire is required such as a recent domestic utilities bill or valid driving licence.
Please note that commercial, agricultural or trade vehicle tyres will not be accepted. Householders are also reminded that tyres left outside of the times is classed as fly-tipping and they could be fined up to £50,000 or even get a prison sentence!
For further information on the tyre amnesty contact Tidy Towns project officer Kelly Shefford on 01554 742159.
Jeremy Griffiths from Furnace hands over his used tyres to Tidy Towns officer Kelly Shefford.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
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