Nantgaredig waste amnesty a success
Residents in Nantgaredig have got rid of four tonnes of rubbish and junk they had lying around the home.
A waste amnesty was held giving householders a one-off chance to dispose of any large items of rubbish for free.
It included refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and wooden doors as well as general household and garden waste.
The amnesty was organised by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with Tidy Towns and the aim was to encourage residents to dispose of waste that may otherwise be fly-tipped.
It is also hoped the amnesty will raise waste awareness and encourage householders to recycle.
Executive member for regeneration Councillor Clive Scourfield said: “I am pleased that despite the poor weather conditions so many residents in Nantgaredig took advantage of this chance to get rid of any unwanted rubbish they had around the home.
“Bulky waste such as furniture, wood and cardboard left lying in and around homes is not only a fire hazard but can result in fly-tipping which not only spoils our quality of life and enjoyment of the environment but can cause serious pollution and harm to human health as well as to wildlife and farm animals.
“By taking positive action we can tackle the problem of fly-tipping and improve the quality of the environment in Carmarthenshire.”
If residents have any bulky waste items to dispose of during the year, the council will collect up to three items for a small charge of £9. For further information or to request a collection, contact Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567 or email direct@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Tidy Towns is a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative delivered in partnership by Carmarthenshire County Council and Keep Wales Tidy. The aim is to encourage and support communities to improve the quality of their local environment.
A waste amnesty was held giving householders a one-off chance to dispose of any large items of rubbish for free.
It included refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and wooden doors as well as general household and garden waste.
The amnesty was organised by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with Tidy Towns and the aim was to encourage residents to dispose of waste that may otherwise be fly-tipped.
It is also hoped the amnesty will raise waste awareness and encourage householders to recycle.
Executive member for regeneration Councillor Clive Scourfield said: “I am pleased that despite the poor weather conditions so many residents in Nantgaredig took advantage of this chance to get rid of any unwanted rubbish they had around the home.
“Bulky waste such as furniture, wood and cardboard left lying in and around homes is not only a fire hazard but can result in fly-tipping which not only spoils our quality of life and enjoyment of the environment but can cause serious pollution and harm to human health as well as to wildlife and farm animals.
“By taking positive action we can tackle the problem of fly-tipping and improve the quality of the environment in Carmarthenshire.”
If residents have any bulky waste items to dispose of during the year, the council will collect up to three items for a small charge of £9. For further information or to request a collection, contact Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567 or email direct@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Tidy Towns is a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative delivered in partnership by Carmarthenshire County Council and Keep Wales Tidy. The aim is to encourage and support communities to improve the quality of their local environment.
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