Felinfoel residents in big spring clean
Residents in Danybanc in Felinfoel took part in a spring clean with a difference.
They took part in a ‘bring and take’ skip day organised by Communities First Felinfoel and Tidy Towns with part funding from Llanelli Rural Council.
Householders were able to take along any unwanted items such as toys, books and furniture which were in good condition as well as get rid of other household rubbish in the skips provided. They were then able take away any item of use to them for free!
Three skips were filled by residents which resulted in two tonnes of waste being disposed of and as much of that as possible was recycled.
Items exchanged included bicycles, a vacuum cleaner, a stainless steel flip-top bin and a child’s scooter.
Tidy Towns project officer Simon Troake said: “The event was well received by local residents who had a good clearout and were also able to pick up some bargains. Events like this are good for the environment as they reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and help to prevent fly-tipping.
“I would like to thank Communities First Felinfoel for helping to organise the event and Llanelli Rural Council for helping to fund it. By working together we can make a real difference to the area in which we live and improve the quality of the local environment.”
Tidy Towns is a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative which is 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.
For further information on Tidy Towns contact Simon Troake on 01554 742159 or email STroake@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Communities First and Tidy Towns officers were on hand to help residents dispose of any unwanted household waste.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
They took part in a ‘bring and take’ skip day organised by Communities First Felinfoel and Tidy Towns with part funding from Llanelli Rural Council.
Householders were able to take along any unwanted items such as toys, books and furniture which were in good condition as well as get rid of other household rubbish in the skips provided. They were then able take away any item of use to them for free!
Three skips were filled by residents which resulted in two tonnes of waste being disposed of and as much of that as possible was recycled.
Items exchanged included bicycles, a vacuum cleaner, a stainless steel flip-top bin and a child’s scooter.
Tidy Towns project officer Simon Troake said: “The event was well received by local residents who had a good clearout and were also able to pick up some bargains. Events like this are good for the environment as they reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and help to prevent fly-tipping.
“I would like to thank Communities First Felinfoel for helping to organise the event and Llanelli Rural Council for helping to fund it. By working together we can make a real difference to the area in which we live and improve the quality of the local environment.”
Tidy Towns is a Welsh Assembly Government-funded initiative which is 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.
For further information on Tidy Towns contact Simon Troake on 01554 742159 or email STroake@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Communities First and Tidy Towns officers were on hand to help residents dispose of any unwanted household waste.
Picture: Jeff Connell.
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