Litter bins stolen from A48 lay-bys
Six litter bins have been stolen from lay-bys along the A48 dual carriageway between Carmarthen and Cross Hands.
It is believed the metal bins have been stolen for their scrap value.
It will cost the council more than £1,500 to replace them.
The bins have been placed at strategic locations to help reduce the amount of litter along the route.
The thefts have been reported to the police.
Chair of the Environment Scrutiny Committee Councillor Jim Jones said: “Thefts of this kind will not be tolerated and anyone caught stealing from the authority will be prosecuted.
“The council is working hard to keep the county clean and resources are already stretched without this type of behaviour. Each bin costs £265 and that does not include the staff time in placing them out.”
It is believed the bins were stolen sometime between August 23 and 25. If anyone has any information about the thefts or if they saw any vehicles acting suspiciously please call police on 101.
It is believed the metal bins have been stolen for their scrap value.
It will cost the council more than £1,500 to replace them.
The bins have been placed at strategic locations to help reduce the amount of litter along the route.
The thefts have been reported to the police.
Chair of the Environment Scrutiny Committee Councillor Jim Jones said: “Thefts of this kind will not be tolerated and anyone caught stealing from the authority will be prosecuted.
“The council is working hard to keep the county clean and resources are already stretched without this type of behaviour. Each bin costs £265 and that does not include the staff time in placing them out.”
It is believed the bins were stolen sometime between August 23 and 25. If anyone has any information about the thefts or if they saw any vehicles acting suspiciously please call police on 101.
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